More Birds

Willet in the Surf

Brown pelicans

Seagull

Sentinel

A number of California Quail were out and about this morning. This one flew to the top of a bench and was in direct sunlight, which helped bring out the colors of this beautiful bird. I enhanced the colors a bit more so that you can enjoy how colorful this bird can be.

Cormorants

Cormorants

Sanderlings Descend

This small flock of Sanderlings is landing on a mudflat to feed during low tide at Elkhorn Slough, Moss Landing, California.

Shore Birds on Mudflat

These Marbled Godwits and Sanderlings are feeding during a low tide in Elkhorn Slough at Moss Landing, California.

Sanderlings in Flight

This flock of Sanderlings on a mudflat was feeding during low tide at Elkhorn Slough, Moss Landing, California, when they took flight.

Double-crested Cormorant at Elkhorn Slough

Double-crested Cormorant at Elkhorn Slough (wings extended)

Black-necked Stilt in Flight