Maybe one more? Going for a different look elsewhere on Moonstone Beach. My last offering for #BlueSkyArtShow, #stone theme.
#photography #seascapes #MoonstoneBeach #Cambria #coastal
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The pitting on these rocks on Moonstone Beach instantly caught my eye. A second offering for #BlueSkyArtShow, #stone theme.
#photography #seascapes #MoonstoneBeach #Cambria #coastal
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A Western Seagull, with white feathers, yellow bill, and black wings, is standing on one foot, while reaching up with the other foot to scratch its chin.
Scratching an itch. Western Gull. Moonstone Beach, Cambria, California, USA. October, 2025. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko 300mm F4 #moonstonebeach #cambria #seagull #bird #birds #birdphotographý #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography
Close-up of the head, neck and shoulders of a Western Gull, against a bright blue sky. The bird's beak is yellow, with a red dot at the end. It's eyes are dark, but ringed with yellow. It's feathers are white.
Western Gull, looking out at the Pacific Ocean. Moonstone Beach, Cambria, California,USA. October, 2025. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko 300mm F4 PRO + MC14 #moonstonebeach #cambriacalifornia #seagull #gull #bird #birds #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography
Close-up photo of the head and shoulders and back of a seagull, with white and gray feathers. The seagull has tucked its beak into its feathers and is resting.
Sleepy Seagull. Moonstone Beach, Cambria, California, USA. October, 2025. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko 300mm F4 + MC14. #moonstonebeach #cambria #seagull #bird #birds #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography
Black and white view of Moonstone Beach on an overcast, cloudy day. Houses and trees are on the horizon, and overhead there is a line of pelicans, seen only in silhouette.
Flock of Pelicans flying over the beach. Moonstone Beach, Cambria, California, USA. May, 2023. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko 12-40 F2.8. #moonstonebeach #pelican #birds #cambriacalifornia #blackandwhite #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography
View of two brown pelicans, flying close together, one slightly above the other. They are flying over a bright blue ocean.
Brown Pelicans flying in formation over the water. Elephant Seal Vista Point, San Simeon, California, USA. October, 2025. OM System OM-1 M.Zuiko 300mm F4 + MC14. #moonstonebeach #pelican #bird #birds #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography
Close-up of the head and neck of a juvenile California Gull, facing to the left. The bird's feathers are white, with brown patches.
California Gull. Moonstone Beach, Cambria, California,USA. October, 2025. OMSystem OM-1 + M.Zuiko 300mm F4 PRO + MC14 #moonstonebeach #cambriacalifornia #seagull #gull #bird #birds #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography #omsystem #om1 #mzuiko300mmf4 #mzuikomc14
Close-up of the head and shoulders of a juvenile western gull, facing to the left, against an out of focus green background. The bird's feathers are a mix of white and brown, and its bill is dark grayish black.
Juvenile Western Gull. Moonstone Beach, Cambria, California, USA. OM System OM-1 M.Zuiko 300mm F4 PRO MC14. #moonstonebeach #cambriacalifornia #seagull #gull #bird #birds #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography #omsystem #om1 #mzuiko300mmf4
Seagull standing on a tan-colored rock, facing to the left, with the (out of focus) ocean and surf in the background.
Western Gull standing on a rock while contemplating the ocean. Moonstone Beach, Cambria, California, USA. #moonstonebeach #cambriacalifornia #seagull #gull #bird #birds #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography #omsystem #om1 #mzuiko300mmf4
View along the boardwalk on Moonstone beach. The wooden boardwalk winds away into fog in the the distance. The image is framed by overhanging tree branches.
Foggy afternoon on the boardwalk at Moonstone Beach, Cambria, California, USA. October, 2025. Fujifilm X100VI. #moonstonebeach #boardwalk #fog #landscape #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography #fujifilm #x100vi
Close up of a western gull, standing against a bright blue sky. The bird is standing on one foot, with its head lowered, and using the other foot to reach up towards its head for a scratch. The gull's head, neck and tummy are covered in pure white flowers, while its back is dark gray. The beak is yellow, with a red spot on the tip.
Western Gull scratching an itch. Moonstone Beach, Cambria, California,USA. October, 2025. OM System OM-1 M.Zuiko 300mm F4 PRO. #moonstonebeach #cambriacalifornia #seagull #gull #bird #birds #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography #omsystem #om1 #mzuiko300mmf4
Close up of the chest and head of a Western Gull, with white feathers on the chest, dark feathers on its back, and a yellow beak with a red spot near the tip. The bird is looking to the right so that its right eye is facing the camera. The background is a bright blue clear sky.
Western Gull looking around. Moonstone Beach, Cambria, California,USA. October, 2025. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko 300mm F4 PRO. #moonstonebeach #cambriacalifornia #seagull #gull #bird #birds #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography #omsystem #om1 #mzuiko300mmf4
Three double-crested cormorants are standing on white-streaked tan rocks, with more rocks in the background. The cormorant on the left is preening its feathers, while the one in the middle is spreading its wings to let them dry. The one on the right is looking off into the distance.
Three Double-crested Cormorants taking a break from fishing. Moonstone Beach, Cambria, California, USA. #moonstonebeach #cambria #cormorant #doublecrestedcormorant #bird #birds #birdphotographý #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography #omsystem #om1 #mzuiko300mmf4 #mzuikomc14
A Great Blue Heron, standing on one leg on white-streaked tan rocks, with the blue ocean in the background.
Great Blue Heron, just hanging out on the rocks. Moonstone Beach, Cambria, California, USA. October, 2025. #moonstonebeach #cambria #greatblueheron #heron #bird #birds #birdphotographý #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography #omsystem #om1 #mzuiko300mmf4 #mzuikomc14
Close up of the dried cone of a Wild Teasel flower. The cylindrical cone is light brown, with many hard, sharp bracts covering the cone. The cone is on a brown stalk. The background is a bright white out of focus sky.
Wild Teasel. Moonstone Beach, Cambria, California, USA. October, 2025. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko 40-150mm F4. #moonstonebeach #cambria #wildteasel #flower #flowerphotography #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography #omsystem #om1 #mzuiko40150pro
Close up of the head and upper torso of a Brewer's blackbird, seen in profile, facing to the left. The background is tan and out of focus. The bird's feathers are iridescent black on the its head, and appear blue-black on the body. The bird's beak is covered in sand.
Brewer’s Blackbird. Moonstone Beach, Cambria, California USA. October, 2025. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko 300mm F4 + MC14. #moonstonebeach #blackbird #brewersblackbird #bird #birds #birdphotographý #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography #omsystem #om1 #mzuiko300mmf4 #mzuikomc14
A double crested cormorant, caught in flight with spread wings. The background is a brilliant blue, and out of focus.
Double-crested cormorant in flight. Moonstone Beach, Cambria, California, USA. October, 2025. #moonstonebeach #cambria #cormorant #doublecrestedcormorant #bird #birds #birdphotographý #nature #naturephotography #océan #amateurphotography #photography #omsystem #om1 #mzuiko300mmf4 #mzuikomc14
Double crested cormorant, standing on a tan-colored rock, with the foamy blue ocean in the background. The rocks are streaked with white, and the background ocean is out of focus. The bird is facing to the left. It has bent its long neck down so it can reach up with its left foot to scratch the side of its head.
Scratching that itch. Double-crested cormorant, Moonstone Beach, Cambria, California, USA. #moonstonebeach #cambria #cormorant #doublecrestedcormorant #bird #birds #birdphotographý #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography #omsystem #om1 #mzuiko300mmf4 #mzuikomc14
Close up of the head, neck, and upper back of a Juvenile pacific seagull. The bird has a scattering of brown feathers mixed in with mostly white feathers. It is looking to the right over its shoulder, after being (inadvertently) disturbed by an obnoxious photographer. The background is out of focus green, tan, and blue.
Juvenile Pacific Seagull, waking up from a nap, Moonstone Beach, Cambria, California, USA. October,2025. #moonstonebeach #cambria #seagull #seagullphotography #bird #birds #birdphotographý #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography #omsystem # #mzuiko300mmf4 #mzuikomc14
A small blackbird is standing on the far corner of a table in a restaurant. There are eating utensils on a napkin visible in the foreground, and other tables in the dining room are visible in the background. The black bird is staring expectantly at the camera.
Brewer’s Blackbird, patiently waiting for lunch to be served. Moonstone Beach, Cambria, California, USA. May, 2023. #cambriaca #moonstonebeach #blackbird #brewersblackbird #bird #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography #apple #iphone14
A white seagull is chasing a black crow away from its perch on top of a "No Parking" sign. The background is a clear blue sky.
Parking Dispute — Seagull vs Crow. Moonstone Beach, Cambria, California, USA. June, 2022. #cambria #moonstonebeach #seagull #crow #bird #birds #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography #ricoh #ricohgr3x #griiix
Western Gull being aloof, Moonstone Beach, Cambria, May 9, 2025. More photos of flora and fauna: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any #Bird #Birds #Nature #Wildlife #Birdsus #Gull #Gulls #WesternGull #MoonstoneBeach
Western Gull being aloof, Moonstone Beach, Cambria, May 9, 2025.
More photos of flora and fauna:
www.inaturalist.org/observations...
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#Birds
#Nature
#Wildlife
#Birdsus
#Gull
#Gulls
#WesternGull
#MoonstoneBeach
Western Fence Lizard sunning on a rock, Moonstone Beach, Hearst San Simeon State Park, May 9, 2025. More flora and fauna photos: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any #Reptile #Reptiles #Nature #Wildlife #Lizard #Lizards #WesternFenceLizard #MoonstoneBeach #MoonstoneBeach #HearstSanSimeonStatePark
Western Fence Lizard sunning on a rock, Moonstone Beach, Hearst San Simeon State Park, May 9, 2025. More flora and fauna photos: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any #Reptile #Reptiles #Nature #Wildlife #Lizard #Lizards #WesternFenceLizard #MoonstoneBeach #MoonstoneBeach #HearstSanSimeonStatePark
Western Fence Lizard sunning on a rock, Moonstone Beach, Hearst San Simeon State Park, May 9, 2025.
More flora and fauna photos:
www.inaturalist.org/observations...
#Reptile
#Reptiles
#Nature
#Wildlife
#Lizard
#Lizards
#WesternFenceLizard
#MoonstoneBeach
#MoonstoneBeach
#HearstSanSimeonStatePark
Great Blue Heron on the bluff, Bluff Trail, Fiscalini Ranch Preserve, May 9, 2025. More flora and fauna photos: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any #Bird #Birds #Nature #Wildlife #Birdsus #Heron #Herons #GreatBlueHeron #MoonstoneBeach #MoonstoneBeachBoardwalk
Great Blue Heron on the
bluff, Bluff Trail, Fiscalini Ranch Preserve, May 9, 2025.
More flora and fauna photos:
www.inaturalist.org/observations...
#Bird
#Birds
#Nature
#Wildlife
#Birdsus
#Heron
#Herons
#GreatBlueHeron
#MoonstoneBeach
#MoonstoneBeachBoardwalk
Great Blue Heron on the roadside, Morro Bay State Park, May 8, 2025. More flora and fauna photos: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any #Bird #Birds #Nature #Wildlife #Birdsus #Heron #Herons #GreatBlueHeron #MoonstoneBeach #MoonstoneBeachBoardwalk
Great Blue Heron on the roadside, Morro Bay State Park, May 8, 2025.
More flora and fauna photos:
www.inaturalist.org/observations...
#Bird
#Birds
#Nature
#Wildlife
#Birdsus
#Heron
#Herons
#GreatBlueHeron
#MoonstoneBeach
#MoonstoneBeachBoardwalk
Female Brewer's Blackbird looking for breakfast, Moonstone Beach, Hearst San Simeon State Park, May 7, 2025. More flora and fauna photos: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any #Bird #Birds #Nature #Wildlife #Birdsus #Blackbird #Blackbirds #BrewersBlackbird #MoonstoneBeach #MoonstoneBeachBoardwalk
Female Brewer's Blackbird looking for breakfast, Moonstone Beach, Hearst San Simeon State Park, May 7, 2025.
More flora and fauna photos:
www.inaturalist.org/observations...
#Bird
#Birds
#Nature
#Wildlife
#Birdsus
#Blackbird
#Blackbirds
#BrewersBlackbird
#MoonstoneBeach
#MoonstoneBeachBoardwalk
