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

Sandpiper walking on the wet sand, with the surf in the background. The bird's reflection is visible on the wet sand.

Long-billed Curlew (Sandpiper)and reflection strolling on the sand. Piedras Blancas Rookery, San Simeon, California, USA. #sandpiper #curlew #longbilledcurlew #bird #birds #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography #omsystem #om1 #mzuiko300mmf4 #mzuikomc14

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

Flock of seagulls in flight, filling the image. In the background is an out-of-focus rocky beach and ocean surf.

Seagulls. Elephant Seal Vista Point, Big Sur, California, USA. October, 2025. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko 300mm F4 + MC14. #raggedpoint #bigsur #seagull #flockofbirds #bird #birds #birdphotographý #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography #omsystem #om1 #mzuiko300mmf4 #mzuikomc14

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

A double-crested cormorant is facing the camera, with a long white neck, and a brown belly and head. It is standing on tan colored rocks with streaks of white. The background is out of focus blue ocean.

Double-Crested Cormorant, hanging out on the rocks next to the ocean. Moonstone Beach, Cambria, California, USA. October, 2025. #cormorant #doublecrestedcormorant #bird #birds #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography #omsystem #om1 #mzuiko300mmf4 #mzuikomc14

Sandpiper, with long legs, tan body with dark spots and patterns, and a long curved bill, walking in foamy seawater on the edge of the water.

Long-billed Curlew (Sandpiper) strolling in the surf. Piedras Blancas Rookery, San Simeon, California, USA. October, 2025. #sandpiper #curlew #longbilledcurlew #bird #birds #birdphotography #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