Cormorants rule
The cormorants have taken the breakwater (mostly) from the sea lions. In this photo of a Brandt’s cormorant, you can see the algae at the bird’s feet — the beginnings of a nest. All along the waterfront, cormorants… Read More
Sea lions vs. cormorants update
See my post on the fence blocking the view of the cormorants at Breakwater blues. The cormorants are gaining ground. Today while kayaking I spotted lots of courting birds, some mating and one early nester on the Monterey breakwater…. Read More
Do you know your gulls?
All winter I’ve been working on learning to identify our local gulls. So far I’ve learned that it’s really challenging! The difficulty comes from not only recognizing different species (15+ commonly visit our area), but also different year classes… Read More
Another odd goose
This is the second goose in a week that has tested by fledgling bird identification skills. I took this shot at the Hopkins Marine Station beach while watching the snoozing harbor seals. This goose, as you can see,… Read More
Winter walk along Carmel Bay
Carmel Bay is a lovely, exposed bay just south of Monterey Bay, and a good walking site almost any day. It’s nestled between a southern rocky peninsula that is Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and a northern rocky peninsula that… Read More
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