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One of California's amazing wildlife
locations is the coast between Piedras Blancas (near San Simeon)
south to Morro Bay, and then farther south to Pismo Beach.
Northern Elephant Seals crowd the
beaches at Piedras Blancas. Massive bulls fight for beach
dominance and a harem of cows to mate. Constant fights,
jostling, some birthing, mating, etc keep the action busy. In
Morro Bay we photograph the sea otters that spend time near the
breakwater, and I've shot sea lions here as well. In Pismo
Beach we go to the butterfly sanctuary to photograph the wintering
monarch butterflies hanging from the eucalyptus branches in that
grove. After lunch in Pismo we travel back north to the
elephant seals to photograph them and coastline as sunset
approaches.
Besides these animals there are many opportunities to photograph
hawks, kites, songbirds, cottontails, and other wildlife. The
coastline has an amazing abundance of animals, and animal activity.
Reservations
We meet in Cambria (south of San Simeon about 5 miles) at 7:30am and
travel to the elephant seals together. If you decide to come
the night before the hotel costs are minimal at Sands by the Sea in
San Simeon and at other local hotels. Also, there
are good restaurants in town. We shoot through sunset. |
