We spent a night in Astoria, Oregon last week and arrived to our hotel room after dark. I’d requested a quiet room and the staff accommodated us. The floor seemed deserted, so I was puzzled when I heard a raucous hubbub. TV next door? Nope. The hotel was at the edge of the Columbia River near a small marina. When I opened the window I quickly recognized the sound of sea lions. The barking was incessant. Not enough to keep us awake, thankfully. I simply had no idea just how many were there until we took a walk the next morning.
Some of the critters were content to lounge. Others had a lot to say.
Nice place for it!
These guys look like they are used to hanging around people.
Hilarious!
Did you meet up with the Astoria blogger while you were there?
Hangin’, sunin’, eatin’, sleepin’, yakkin’. That’s my day!
That’s quite a crowd!
Sounds of seagulls, barking sea lions, and lapping waves – music to my ears!!!
I’ve never heard sea lions barking, but I can imagine the racket!! I used to live near pond where the ducks were cute, but very, very noisy every morning.
Wow – that is amazing – so glad it didn’t keep you awake.
Oh my gosh — I love it! What an unexpected surprise for you. Glad they settled down enough for you to sleep. I’ve had loud ducks keep me awake…can’t imagine how loud these guys could’ve been. Btw, thanks for your recent comments at SDP. Feels like we’ve had a good catch-up.
Fabulous! This is a scene that I don’t get. Love ’em.
A real congregation. Friend who winter in La Jolla indicate that there is also a distinctive odor that accompanies these animals. Did you note that, too?
whahaha, thats quite funny!
do can indeed make quite some noise!