Elkhorn Slough and Monterey Bay, January 2011
These Dowitchers were either fighting or mating--my guess would be the latter . . .
Young Western Grebe
Surf Scoter
This Grebe was just finishing a long eel meal, a bit of it still hanging on the end of his beak. Check Sharon's photos for the strange-looking eel close up. http://www.wildworldfoto.com/
Very few Brown Pelicans in January, apparently.
Next morning at the Monterey Coast Guard pier.
Nap time
Black Turnstone
Dowitchers dancing, Elkhorn Slough, Moss Landing, California
Pied-billed Grebe
Common Loon
A Coast Guard abandoned building
Willet
Not sure if this is a Least Tern or an Arctic Tern. Can someone tell me?
Pied-billed Grebe, again.
Colorful breakfast!
Happy Sea Otter, Elkhorn Slough, Moss Landing, California
American Avocet
Sharon, dry and happy
Sharon, wet and happy. All but the iPhone made it without mishap.
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