Give a click for more information, and a few views of the observation opportunities. As we left the harbor and headed under Highway 1 for the Slough, we disturbed a large raft of scoters. Looks like they're serenading royalty. The harbor seals surrounded us all morning, silently gliding up out of the water to cast their ghostly gaze our way before slipping under again. Click for lots of seals .
Otters swam around the Slough with little care for passing bateaus, or kayaks.
It was tough to take your eyes off the mammals, but the birds finally caught our attention with some fancy featherwork. This long-billed curlew took time out for a serious shake and ruffle before plunging that long bill back into the mud.