Bodega Bay is an excellent place to get some close up looks at the resident kingfisher birds.
They are a challenging bird to get on camera, as they do not like being photographed.
This female was fishing along the edge of the bay, and they will hover in the air to get a glimpse of their prey.
Easier to get photos of them hovering as they are very focused....
...still hovering.,..
Making the dive
Flew off with a small sea snake...
Female belted kingfisher, Bodega Bay
Nearby, a male common loon in full breeding colors grabs a crab, Bodega Bay
A willet browses along the shore...
Another common loon molting into breeding colors.
An osprey overhead, also actively hunting, Bodega Bay
An eared grebe beginning its molt to breeding colors, Bodega Bay
A long tailed duck was in the harbor entrance for a few weeks in the spring, I got this one fairly decent long shot of it - best seen with a scope.