Sea lions dozing. October, 2009
Posts Tagged: Moss Landing
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Jan 12
Moss Landing Wildlife–Sea Lions
Moss Landing installed an expensive visitor’s dock in 2007. Almost immediately, it was taken over by hundreds of sea lions. The dock is no longer available for visitors since the sea lions show no interest in leaving. The sea lions spend most of the time on the dock sleeping or quarreling with each other. They sleep stacked on top of each other like puppies.
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Jan 12
Moss Landing Wildlife–Boat Dock
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.
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Jun 11
California Waves — Dog in Surf
This has been a popular print at Art shows. I am always asked if this is my dog. It would make a better story, perhaps, if it was, but it isn’t my dog. I saw it trotting through the edge of the surf and managed a quick shot before it was gone. Taken at Moss Landing Beach, January 2005.
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May 11
California Waves – Moss Landing
A storm near Hawaii generated enormous waves in Moss Landing, although the weather was mild and pleasant. Taken early morning, February, 2007.
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May 11
California Waves – Moss Landing Beach
Churning waves breaking near the shore at Moss Landing Beach. Late evening, December, 2006.
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Aug 10
Pelican In Flight
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.
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Aug 10
Pelican Swimming
Another view of the same pelican near the Highway 1 bridge. The single eye visible seems to give this bird a determined look.
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Aug 10
Pelican Swimming In Moss Landing Harbor
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.
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Jul 10
Pelicans On The Dock
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.