Tern dodges gull
On a recent beach walk I spotted pelicans, terns, gulls and sea lions feeding in the shallows just beyond the surfline. For a while I was entertained by a tern as it actively dodged a pursuing gull. The gull did… Read More
Cormorants are expecting
See my new post on the fence blocking the view of the cormorants at Breakwater blues. It’s time! The Brandt’s cormorants nesting on the Monterey Harbor breakwater are expecting. This was my morning sighting and first photo of the pale eggs under… Read More
Caspian tern aerobatics
A Caspian tern (Sterna caspia) has been gracing Del Monte Beach for the past week or two. I typically see them around Monterey Bay this time of year. This is a stately bird, about the size of a gull,… Read More
Jelly blobs
I’ve written quite a bit about beached jelly blobs (mostly jellyfishes, but also sea slugs, sea butterflies and salps). I never planned to write so much about gelatinous animals, although they’re fascinating. However, new ones keep washing ashore and the postings are popular,… Read More
Sea lions stranded
A lone sea lion on a busy Monterey Bay beach is in serious, and potentially dangerous, trouble. It’s also a sad sight. When they’re sick, malnourished or injured, sea lions will haul out onto land to rest, recouperate or… Read More
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