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These photo
collections serve a number of purposes. To the naturalist/birder,
whether avid or casual, they demonstrate the variety and density of
bird life in the Morro Bay Estuary. They also serve to illustrate
the differing habitats, seasons, and moods of the estuary. All of
which can be experienced in Orchid Outriggers' guided group estuary
and birding tours.
For the photographer,
they demonstrate what opportunities can be expected in the
course of a photo paddle. They also give the photographer a
realistic demonstration of the outrigger's stability and suitability
as a camera platform. Is every shot as crisp and sharp as a camera
and tripod on dry land? By no means. Is it the most camera-safe,
dry, comfortable, stable and steady, floating platform on the
estuary? Far and away.
It is also our hope
that these photo collections and all of the bird and estuary-scape
photographs on this web site will serve to draw attention to and
raise awareness of this truly special place - the Morro Bay Estuary.
As you look at these pictures, think beyond the images. Marvel at
the complexity of the habitat and its ecosystem. Consider that many
of the birds pictured here can live twenty-plus years, have complex
social lives, and, in many cases, complete truly amazing migrations
every year.
At Orchid Outriggers,
it is our goal to help preserve this unique natural wonder for
future generations of our local and migratory birds and our kind as
well.
Enjoy.
Take the Orchid Outrigger Canoe Walk
Around
Photos taken from Orchid Outriggers -
Mike Baird
Birds of
Prey Over the Estuary
Lexie Brown
Jerry Corsi
Geese Over the
Salt Marsh
The Great Sunset Shark Attack
Chuck Kass
Morro Bay Estuary's Extraordinary
Birds
Morro Bay Estuary's Extraordinary Birds,
Page 2
Morro Bay Estuary's Extraordinary
Birds, Page 3
Out of the Fog
The Wild Killdeer Chase
Winter on the
Bay
All of the photos on this site were taken from the
Orchid Outriggers by Marc Schulman and Mike Casey or tour guests unless otherwise
noted. If you have taken a tour and have some photos you'd like to
share, let us know. Just send email to
photos@orchidoutriggers.com.
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