Monterey, CA Shorebirds

dadwtwins

I went to the Monterey Aquarium last weekend and posted the pics here in Journeys . I should of posted in this topic but at the time of posting i could not decide. Well, this is part 2 and these are some of the wildlife pics I took outside of the aquarium.

This American Avocet was lucky enough to be saved and nursed back to health by the Monterey Aquarium Volunteers


These Wilson's Plovers were everywhere along the sandy dunes hiding in the tall beach grass.


Killdeer


A Pelagic Cormorant cruising at high speed along the shore line


Brown Pelican sharing a rest spot with the cormorants


Brown Pelican flying solo


While I was taking pictures of the Cormorants I was lucky enough to see this sea otter having a crab feast.




This Cormorant kept this Harbor Seal entertained.


Just as I was taking this picture, the poor Harbor Seal was knocked off his rock by a wave.


I hope you enjoyed the photos cause I loved taking them. C&C is always welcomed and wanted ;-)

Giphsub

Some very good shots in there Daniel I like the colours of these. Great pp

dadwtwins

Giphsub wrote:

Some very good shots in there Daniel I like the colours of these. Great pp

Thank you Michael.:D

dbaker1221

good series there are several that I really llike.. & of course , always the otter photos:ivar

Maestro

Love those plover pics and the brown pellie in flight. The second otter image is nice with good comp too!

Harryb

Excellent set

dadwtwins

Maestro wrote:

Love those plover pics and the brown pellie in flight. The second otter image is nice with good comp too!

Thank you. I must admit, i could of taken pics of that otter all day. It was very cool to just sit and observe this guy dive down for his food and come up with a crab everytime.

dadwtwins

Harryb wrote:

Excellent set

That is quite an honor Harry. I have admired your bird pictures since I joined smugmug

aktse

dadwtwins wrote:

Poor Seal! And such a great capture! I love that everything is frozen with the shutter speed, you can feel the power of the waves.

evil eggplant

Your subjects are interesting and well captured. Ny only nit would be that, on my monitor at least, the shots appear a bit too contrasty.

Of course that's just my opinion and I'm mostly known around here for complaining anyway.

dadwtwins wrote:

I went to the Monterey Aquarium last weekend and posted the pics here in Journeys . I should of posted in this topic but at the time of posting i could not decide. Well, this is part 2 and these are some of the wildlife pics I took outside of the aquarium.

This American Avocet was lucky enough to be saved and nursed back to health by the Monterey Aquarium Volunteers


These Wilson's Plovers were everywhere along the sandy dunes hiding in the tall beach grass.


Killdeer


A Pelagic Cormorant cruising at high speed along the shore line


Brown Pelican sharing a rest spot with the cormorants


Brown Pelican flying solo


While I was taking pictures of the Cormorants I was lucky enough to see this sea otter having a crab feast.




This Cormorant kept this Harbor Seal entertained.


Just as I was taking this picture, the poor Harbor Seal was knocked off his rock by a wave.


I hope you enjoyed the photos cause I loved taking them. C&C is always welcomed and wanted ;-)

dadwtwins

evil eggplant wrote:

Your subjects are interesting and well captured. Ny only nit would be that, on my monitor at least, the shots appear a bit too contrasty.

Of course that's just my opinion and I'm mostly known around here for complaining anyway.

I always welcome opinions no matter positive or negative. It is the only way we photographers can ever improve.