Snowy Plover, Doran Beach
Small group of snowy plovers resting, Doran Beach - they had each scooped out little depressions in the sand, where they then nestled. Almost the same color as the sand, they are difficult to see until you almost step on them. Then they scurry out of the way and look up at you, as if to say, hey, can't you see where you're going?????
Snowy Plover, Doran Beach - very difficult to see when they are not moving.
Snowy Plover
Doran Beach, the snowy plover
Brant Geese back in the bay, this near the Doran Beach mudflats.
A large flock was gathering, here are some coming in for a landing.
Still lots of yellow-rumped warblers in the area, Hole in the Head, Bodega.
With the milder coastal climate, the blackberry bushes still have some blooms, always fiercely guarded by the resident Anna's hummer.
Anna's hummer feeding, blackberry blossoms, Hole in the Head, Bodega.
Bunny near Hole in the Head, Bodega
A few Black Oystercatchers were grooming and feeding at Campbell Cove, Bodega.
I believe the darker color at the end of the orange beak on the far right bird is supposed to indicate a juvenile.
Black Oystercatcher, Bodega Bay
Female surf scoter, Bodega Bay
Willet in flight, Bodega Bay
Flock of sanderlings in flight, Bodega Bay
Sanderlings
Starling checking out some of the opportunities presented by the low tide, Bodega Bay.
Further down the beach some least sandpipers, Bodega Bay
Red-shouldered hawk on a utility pole, Bodega Bay.