monterey bay

Feb 14 2017

Heermann’s Gull – Monterey Bay, California

andrew

If there was a beauty competition to find the best looking gull in the world, then I think the Heermann’s gull (Larus heermanni) would be in with a fighting chance of winning it. These fantastic looking gulls are easy to identify and are found mainly in the Gulf of California at places like...

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Feb 12 2017

Sea Otters – Monterey Bay, California

andrew

When I knew I was going to be visiting California, I was keen to try and see the southern sea otters that the Monterey coastline is famous for. I was slightly worried I might not get the chance as their British cousins can be quite shy and elusive. However, I need not have worried. These guys were...

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