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Biking and birding along the Monterey Bay

Biking and birding along the Monterey Bay

by maggie | Aug 15, 2021 | Experience, Hike & Bike, Photo of the Day, Seacliff Beach | 0 comments

One of our biggest joys came just pre-Covid with the acquisition of Sophia and Giancarlo, our now-beloved Specialized Como electric assist bikes. We can go for hours and miles along the coast and into the mountains, no matter how steep the hill or how far the...

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Late afternoon stroll in #nicenemarks and this bea Late afternoon stroll in #nicenemarks and this beauty swooped overhead. It’s amazing what an #iphone can capture. #birdsofinstagram #owlsofinstagram #owl #redwoodforest #forestofnicenemarks #awalkaroundtheneighborhood #naturephotography #naturewalk #iphonephotography
So many seals swimming just outside of the shorebr So many seals swimming just outside of the shorebreak… sheareaters en masse in the distance…pelicans bobbing and diving for a snack…perfect beach walk @seacliffstatebeach #californiadreaming #awalkaroundtheneighborhood #beachlife #montereybay
Unofficial exhibit of “things left at Seacliff B Unofficial exhibit of “things left at Seacliff Beach.” Thank you to the clean-up crew for arranging these- made me smile. #awalkaroundtheneighborhood #seacliffbeach #recycle #upcycle
I went to Sierra Azul Nursery for a few new plants I went to Sierra Azul Nursery for a few new plants and to enjoy the sculpture show in their garden. There are so many talented artists in our county! @sierraazulnursery @susanaariasarts @jeffarnett3 #artsantacruz @_artsantacruz #sculpture #gardenart
SpongeBob spotted at New Brighton! Nice job by The SpongeBob spotted at New Brighton! Nice job by The Campfire Artist. I can’t find them online, so if you see this tag or DM me for credit. #beachlife #spongebob #sandart #sandartist #thecampfireartist #beachwalk #newbrightonstatebeach #montereybay #californiabeaches #awalkaroundtheneighborhood
What a nice surprise to see the by-the-wind-sailor What a nice surprise to see the by-the-wind-sailors at the beach! It’s been years since they’ve drifted into our shores. Their Latin name, Velella Velella, is just as charming. These are animals, relatives of jellyfish, but these have no way of self-propulsion. They float on the ocean’s surface, moving with the wind in their sails. So happy to see all the Velella Velella fans on the feed this morning! #nature #naturephotography @seacliffstatebeach #iphonephotography #velellavelella #jellyfish #oceancreatures #awalkaroundtheneighborhood
What a beautiful morning! Clear blue sky, briny ar What a beautiful morning! Clear blue sky, briny aroma on the beeeze, and surfing waves at the Cement Ship! I had a great time beachcombing and watching. Maybe spring is around the corner??? #surf #surflife #surfing @seacliffstatebeach #cementship #californiadreaming #montereybay
I haven’t been sharing many photos recently so i I haven’t been sharing many photos recently so it’s hard to know how to jump back in. I think this roundup of epic sky photos will do just the trick! Winter sunsets and storms brewing make for some pretty spectacular colors and cloud formations @seacliffstatebeach #sunset #skyphotography #iphonephotography #awalkaroundtheneighborhood #montereybay @montereybayblog #sublime #clouds #cloudphotography
Great shorebird watching under cloudy skies at the Great shorebird watching under cloudy skies at the beach this evening #sanderling #sandpipers #birdsofinstagram #montereybay #beachwalk #beachlife
With a nod to Robert Earl Keen, these days at low With a nod to Robert Earl Keen, these days at low tide the beach goes on forever and the rock piles never end. #kingtides #lowtide #treasurehunting #montereybay @seacliffstatebeach @robertearlkeen1
Celebrating 1200 followers on a beautiful night @s Celebrating 1200 followers on a beautiful night @seacliffstatebeach, watching the sunset, listening to a local musician playing the trumpet, feeling the warm breeze. Thank you for the support everyone! #beachlife #montereybay #sunset #californiadreaming
I was glad to have my telephoto as I watched this I was glad to have my telephoto as I watched this beauty snacking in the upper field @seacliffstatebeach ! #birdsofinstagram #naturephotography #raptor
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