Beautiful California

Today at dawn: the headland just north of Half Moon Bay Harbor.

On the path by the water we saw this snail crossing the sand.

The kelp from an earlier high tide was draped on the rocks.

Later, we drove the coast road to Santa Cruz because a rare bird
was on the pier. It's been some time since we drove this way, and
I love every bit of the scenery.

Here's the bird that has strayed here from very far south:
a red-footed booby.

We also stopped to look for birds among the redwoods.

Our last birding: looking at a snowy plover and his friend.

Our birdwatching tour ends with a group dinner tonight. We have been surprised and delighted every day with the highly varied bird and animal life, the wide range of scenery and habitats, and the skill and thoughtfulness of our guides. Here's a link to the organizing company if you want to travel with this very well organized and skillful group: https://fieldguides.com/

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