Gary Williams Photography » Birds

Moss Landing Wildlife–Water Bird

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:14:43 +0000

I had been shooting sea otters near the Moss Landing visitor’s dock when this bird swam into the scene. I captured a single shot and paid no more attention to it. It was only later, as I reviewed the day’s images that I noticed the unusual orange-red colored eye.

Moss Landing Wildlife–Egret

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:26:54 +0000

A still November morning near the Moss landing Yacht Harbor. I liked the reflection. 2010.

Moss Landing Wildlife–Sea Gull

admin — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:10:38 +0000

A simple and uncluttered shot made with an 80-400mm zoom lens, December, 2008.

Moss Landing Wildlife–Boat Dock

admin — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:37:31 +0000

A February evening at the boat launch ramp in Moss Landing harbor. This is the first post in a short series featuring some of the abundant wildlife found in and around Moss Landing.

Favorite Images From 2010–Juvenile Herons

admin — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 18:13:35 +0000

These two herons were among a large number feeding near the shore north of Morro Bay, California. They seemed to be in conversation and were oblivious to my presence. I used a tonal contrast filter to bring out the details in the feathers.

Pelican In Flight

admin — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 21:17:04 +0000

Pelicans have a wingspan up to 7 feet. They usually fly in flocks and often glide close to the water’s surface. They seem almost prehistoric to me. This pelican reminds me of a Pterodactyl.

Pelican Swimming

admin — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 22:20:50 +0000

Another view of the same pelican near the Highway 1 bridge. The single eye visible seems to give this bird a determined look.

Pelican Swimming In Moss Landing Harbor

admin — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 15:40:41 +0000

The pelican’s bill can hold up to three gallons of water and fish. They feed on schooling fish such as herring, minnows, sardines, mackerel and anchovies. This photograph was taken under the Highway 1 bridge that crosses the entrance to the Elkhorn Slough.

Pelicans On The Dock

admin — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:22:06 +0000

Pelicans perch on a refrigeration unit on a dock in Moss landing, California. A fishing boat is on its way out in the early morning fog.

Pelicans Grooming

admin — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:20:21 +0000

Another photograph from the Moss Landing breakwater. Although pelicans are a frequent sight in Moss Landing, they are an endangered species. They were placed on the Endangered Species List in 1970 due to a drastic population decline caused by the pesticide DDT. There are between 4,000 and 5,000 breeding pairs in California.