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| Sanderlings at Ocean Beach |
I was surprised to find most of the beach birds resting instead of hunting while the tide was out this morning. I didn't stay long and would have to spend a lot more time down there to understand what conditions prompt the sanderlings and western snowy plovers to untuck their bills and scamper across the sand to hunt for mole crabs. Unfortunately, there are no bathrooms nearby, so it'd be difficult to hang out that long, even if I was tempted to do so.
The air was clear, and the temperature brisk this morning, with heavy and dramatic breakers pounding the surf zone. No surfers out there. The snoozing shorebirds were unfazed by all the churning drama, showing concern only at the approach of dogs. I was surprised and glad to see that none of the passing dogs chased the birds off the beach while I was there.
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| Yesterday's Sunrise (with Twin Peaks on the left). |
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| Western Snowy Plover |
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| Sanderlings |
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| Surf's Up! |
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| I had to put on the brakes as I rode past the Bison Paddock this morning. The grass was fresh and green, and the bison were in beautiful light. |
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| Sutro Tower Sunrise |
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| Yesterday's sunrise, SF Bay web cam view. |
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