Thursday, December 31, 2009

Morro Bay

I hated to leave Cayucos, but I had to make some progress south. My next stop was Morro Bay, just 5 miles down the road. Morro Rock is an ancient volcanic plug that dominates this small, scenic fishing village.
Although climbing the rock is prohibited, you can drive out along its base, park and walk to the breakwater, which can be seen to the left of the rock in this photo.
Huge waves were breaking over the rocks. I was on the beach and too low to see them coming, but I could hear their approach. I didn't get too close. This was taken with a telephoto lens.
The Morro Bay Estuary is home to hundreds of bird species,
including this Dock Gull

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