Sat. April 4, 9am-4pm

Elkhorn Slough, situated in the middle of Monterey Bay near Moss Landing, has a fabled reputation as one of the greatest concentrations of marine mammals (large numbers of Sea otters and Sea Lions) and birdlife anywhere in California. The Elkhorn River mouth and coastline have a great variety of pelicans, ducks, shorebirds and terns, plus raptors, cormorants, grebes and occasionally owls. On one memorable trip we were treated to a Sea Otter mother with a baby nestled on her chest, not fifty feet away. We typically observe fifty species or more bird species. Bring (or buy at Moss Landing) lunch and drinks. Walking is at a casual pace, about two miles. Excellent photo opportunities.