2022-02-28 Monday At Avila Beach and the Port San Luis Pier
23 Photos

Brandt's Cormorant(Urile penicillatus) |
Description: These were the first Brandt’s Cormorants I’d met away from the cliffs of La Jolla in San Diego County. This visit to San Luis Harbor was only my second since 2019-July. Again, it proved to be a worthwhile stop on my trip along California’s central coast. |
Date Taken: 2022:02:28 14:13 |
Location:
Port San Luis |
Camera Information: NIKON D850, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800 |
File Name: BrandtsCormorant_8500257-SanLuisHarbor |
© 2022 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Brandt's Cormorant(Urile penicillatus) |
Description: These were the first Brandt’s Cormorants I’d met away from the cliffs of La Jolla in San Diego County. This visit to San Luis Harbor was only my second since 2019-July. Again, it proved to be a worthwhile stop on my trip along California’s central coast. |
Date Taken: 2022:02:28 14:14 |
Location:
Port San Luis |
Camera Information: NIKON D850, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800 |
File Name: BrandtsCormorant_8500274-SanLuisHarbor |
© 2022 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Brandt's Cormorant(Urile penicillatus) |
Description: These were the first Brandt’s Cormorants I’d met away from the cliffs of La Jolla in San Diego County. This visit to San Luis Harbor was only my second since 2019-July. Again, it proved to be a worthwhile stop on my trip along California’s central coast. |
Date Taken: 2022:02:28 14:15 |
Location:
Port San Luis |
Camera Information: NIKON D850, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800 |
File Name: BrandtsCormorant_8500292-SanLuisHarbor |
© 2022 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Brandt's Cormorant(Urile penicillatus) |
Description: These rafting Brandt’s Cormorants were the first I’d met away from the cliffs of La Jolla in San Diego County. This visit to San Luis Harbor was only my second since 2019-July. Again, it proved to be a worthwhile stop on my trip along California’s central coast. |
Date Taken: 2022:02:28 14:16 |
Location:
Port San Luis |
Camera Information: NIKON D850, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800 |
File Name: BrandtsCormorant_8500300-SanLuisHarbor |
© 2022 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Brandt's Cormorant(Urile penicillatus) |
Description: These rafting Brandt’s Cormorants were the first I’d met away from the cliffs of La Jolla in San Diego County. This visit to San Luis Harbor was only my second since 2019-July. Again, it proved to be a worthwhile stop on my trip along California’s central coast. |
Date Taken: 2022:02:28 14:18 |
Location:
Port San Luis |
Camera Information: NIKON D850, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800 |
File Name: BrandtsCormorant_8500328-SanLuisHarbor |
© 2022 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Brandt's Cormorant(Urile penicillatus) |
Description: These were the first Brandt’s Cormorants I’d met away from the cliffs of La Jolla in San Diego County. This visit to San Luis Harbor was only my second since 2019-July. Again, it proved to be a worthwhile stop on my trip along California’s central coast. |
Date Taken: 2022:02:28 15:12 |
Location:
Port San Luis |
Camera Information: NIKON D850, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800 |
File Name: BrandtsCormorant_8500488-SanLuisHarbor |
© 2022 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Heermann's Gull(Larus heermanni) |
Description: This poor Heermann’s Gull seems to have something lodged in its mouth. This visit to San Luis Harbor was only my second since 2019-July. Again, it proved to be a worthwhile stop on my trip along California’s central coast. |
Date Taken: 2022:02:28 16:43 |
Location:
Port San Luis |
Camera Information: NIKON D850, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800 |
File Name: HeermannsGull_8500792-SanLuisHarbor |
© 2022 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Sea Otter(Enhydra lutris) |
Description: Sea Otters foraged inside the harbor during my visit. This visit to San Luis Harbor was only my second since 2019-July. Again, it proved to be a worthwhile stop on my trip along California’s central coast. |
Date Taken: 2022:02:28 13:25 |
Location:
Port San Luis |
Camera Information: NIKON D850, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800 |
File Name: SeaOtter_8500168-SanLuisHarbor |
© 2022 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Surf Scoter(Melanitta perspicillata) |
Description: Surf Scoters were the highlight of my visit, but only the boys ventured close enough for the camera. The hens kept their distance. This visit to San Luis Harbor was only my second since 2019-July. Again, it proved to be a worthwhile stop on my trip along California’s central coast. |
Date Taken: 2022:02:28 13:21 |
Location:
Port San Luis |
Camera Information: NIKON D850, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800 |
File Name: SurfScoter_8500114-SanLuisHarbor |
© 2022 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Surf Scoter(Melanitta perspicillata) |
Description: Surf Scoters were the highlight of my visit, but only the boys ventured close enough for the camera. The hens kept their distance. This visit to San Luis Harbor was only my second since 2019-July. Again, it proved to be a worthwhile stop on my trip along California’s central coast. |
Date Taken: 2022:02:28 13:26 |
Location:
Port San Luis |
Camera Information: NIKON D850, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800 |
File Name: SurfScoter_8500181-SanLuisHarbor |
© 2022 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Surf Scoter(Melanitta perspicillata) |
Description: Surf Scoters were the highlight of my visit, but only the boys ventured close enough for the camera. The hens kept their distance. This visit to San Luis Harbor was only my second since 2019-July. Again, it proved to be a worthwhile stop on my trip along California’s central coast. |
Date Taken: 2022:02:28 13:26 |
Location:
Port San Luis |
Camera Information: NIKON D850, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800 |
File Name: SurfScoter_8500190-SanLuisHarbor |
© 2022 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Surf Scoter(Melanitta perspicillata) |
Description: Surf Scoters were the highlight of my visit, but only the boys ventured close enough for the camera. The hens kept their distance. This visit to San Luis Harbor was only my second since 2019-July. Again, it proved to be a worthwhile stop on my trip along California’s central coast. |
Date Taken: 2022:02:28 15:38 |
Location:
Port San Luis |
Camera Information: NIKON D850, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800 |
File Name: SurfScoter_8500586-SanLuisHarbor |
© 2022 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Surf Scoter(Melanitta perspicillata) |
Description: Surf Scoters were the highlight of my visit, but only the boys ventured close enough for the camera. The hens kept their distance. This visit to San Luis Harbor was only my second since 2019-July. Again, it proved to be a worthwhile stop on my trip along California’s central coast. |
Date Taken: 2022:02:28 15:40 |
Location:
Port San Luis |
Camera Information: NIKON D850, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800 |
File Name: SurfScoter_8500628-SanLuisHarbor |
© 2022 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Surf Scoter(Melanitta perspicillata) |
Description: Surf Scoters were the highlight of my visit, but only the boys ventured close enough for the camera. The hens kept their distance. This visit to San Luis Harbor was only my second since 2019-July. Again, it proved to be a worthwhile stop on my trip along California’s central coast. |
Date Taken: 2022:02:28 15:40 |
Location:
Port San Luis |
Camera Information: NIKON D850, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800 |
File Name: SurfScoter_8500632-SanLuisHarbor |
© 2022 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Surf Scoter(Melanitta perspicillata) |
Description: Surf Scoters were the highlight of my visit, but only the boys ventured close enough for the camera. The hens kept their distance. This visit to San Luis Harbor was only my second since 2019-July. Again, it proved to be a worthwhile stop on my trip along California’s central coast. |
Date Taken: 2022:02:28 16:11 |
Location:
Port San Luis |
Camera Information: NIKON D850, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800 |
File Name: SurfScoter_8500689-SanLuisHarbor |
© 2022 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Surf Scoter(Melanitta perspicillata) |
Description: Surf Scoters were the highlight of my visit, but only the boys ventured close enough for the camera. The hens kept their distance. This visit to San Luis Harbor was only my second since 2019-July. Again, it proved to be a worthwhile stop on my trip along California’s central coast. |
Date Taken: 2022:02:28 16:12 |
Location:
Port San Luis |
Camera Information: NIKON D850, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800 |
File Name: SurfScoter_8500707-SanLuisHarbor |
© 2022 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Surf Scoter(Melanitta perspicillata) |
Description: Surf Scoters were the highlight of my visit, but only the boys ventured close enough for the camera. The hens kept their distance. This visit to San Luis Harbor was only my second since 2019-July. Again, it proved to be a worthwhile stop on my trip along California’s central coast. |
Date Taken: 2022:02:28 16:12 |
Location:
Port San Luis |
Camera Information: NIKON D850, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800 |
File Name: SurfScoter_8500719-SanLuisHarbor |
© 2022 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Western Gull(Larus occidentalis) |
Description: Western Gulls of all ages sailed overhead wherever I looked. This visit to San Luis Harbor was only my second since 2019-July. Again, it proved to be a worthwhile stop on my trip along California’s central coast. |
Date Taken: 2022:02:28 14:03 |
Location:
Port San Luis |
Camera Information: NIKON D850, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/1000 |
File Name: WesternGull_8500212-SanLuisHarbor |
© 2022 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Western Gull(Larus occidentalis) |
Description: Western Gulls of all ages sailed overhead wherever I looked. This visit to San Luis Harbor was only my second since 2019-July. Again, it proved to be a worthwhile stop on my trip along California’s central coast. |
Date Taken: 2022:02:28 14:18 |
Location:
Port San Luis |
Camera Information: NIKON D850, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800 |
File Name: WesternGull_8500332-SanLuisHarbor |
© 2022 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Western Gull(Larus occidentalis) |
Description: Western Gulls of all ages sailed overhead wherever I looked. This visit to San Luis Harbor was only my second since 2019-July. Again, it proved to be a worthwhile stop on my trip along California’s central coast. |
Date Taken: 2022:02:28 14:45 |
Location:
Port San Luis |
Camera Information: NIKON D850, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800 |
File Name: WesternGull_8500400-SanLuisHarbor |
© 2022 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Western Gull(Larus occidentalis) |
Description: Western Gulls of all ages sailed overhead wherever I looked. This visit to San Luis Harbor was only my second since 2019-July. Again, it proved to be a worthwhile stop on my trip along California’s central coast. |
Date Taken: 2022:02:28 14:46 |
Location:
Port San Luis |
Camera Information: NIKON D850, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800 |
File Name: WesternGull_8500430-SanLuisHarbor |
© 2022 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Western Gull(Larus occidentalis) |
Description: Western Gulls of all ages sailed overhead wherever I looked. This visit to San Luis Harbor was only my second since 2019-July. Again, it proved to be a worthwhile stop on my trip along California’s central coast. |
Date Taken: 2022:02:28 14:46 |
Location:
Port San Luis |
Camera Information: NIKON D850, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800 |
File Name: WesternGull_8500444-SanLuisHarbor |
© 2022 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Western Gull(Larus occidentalis) |
Description: Western Gulls of all ages sailed overhead wherever I looked. This visit to San Luis Harbor was only my second since 2019-July. Again, it proved to be a worthwhile stop on my trip along California’s central coast. |
Date Taken: 2022:02:28 15:18 |
Location:
Port San Luis |
Camera Information: NIKON D850, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800 |
File Name: WesternGull_8500508-SanLuisHarbor |
© 2022 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |

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