PELICANS ON THE CENTRAL COAST

I could hardly stop "shooting" photos at Avila Beach on Wednesday, August 22nd.  I was totally mesmerized by the great number of pelicans that were joined by humpback whales as they were feasting together on krill, small shrimp-like critters.  This is not a usual happening at Avila Beach.  I think they have been there for over a week now, and can't help but wonder how much longer they will provide such entertainment and photo ops for those of us living in this area, as well as people coming here for the purpose to experience this adventure.  I am so thankful to have such wonderful experiences in my life.

WHALES ON THE CENTRAL COAST AT AVILA BEACH, CA

Arrival At Avila Beach Around 10:30 a.m.

Almost To The Bottom Right Side Of Photo

Looks Like Rock Actually A Humpback Whale

Stand-Up Paddle Boarder Looks On

Foggy Weather Made it Difficult To Take Photographs

Bottom Center Of Photo Shows Whale Again

Sail Boat In The Background

Kayakers In The Foreground

Pelicans Were There By The Hundreds

Sharing The Food As Whales Feed In Vertical Motion

This Was My Photo Of The Day

Humpback Whale Lunges Out Of The Water

See The Eye - White Spot Far Right Side Of Whale

Around 11:00 a.m. Mr. Sunshine Peeked Out

Now Photos Of The Kayakers And Stand-Up Paddle Boarder

Are Seen With Much Nicer Color

Earlier In The Week Some Folks Were Thrown Off

Paddle Boards And Kayaks Being So Close To The Whales

They Are Told To Remain 100 Yards Away

Don't Think They Obeyed The Rules

One Final Shot Of Humpback Whale

As Pelicans And Whales Feast On Krill A Shrimp-Like Critter

There Is A Bumper Harvest This Year Of Their Favorite Food

In Addition To The Central Coast Of Avila Beach

The Whales Can Also Be Seen In Santa Cruz

Near The Monterey Peninsula

It was great taking a 30-minute drive to Avila Beach today

Temperature at home was going to be around 88 degrees

Temperature in Avila Beach was a cool 58 degrees

Beginning with fog and ending with sunshine

Stay tuned as there will be another post showing more pelicans

We Are Blessed To Be Living In Such A Fabulous Area