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Michael L. Baird Photography Collection

Amazing wildlife photography featuring the Californian Central Coast

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Background imageMichael L. Baird Photography Collection: Long-billed Curlew Bird

Long-billed Curlew Bird
Long-billed Curlew, bird, wings reaching overhead while running, on Morro Strand State Beach, Morro Bay, CA.10 Nov. 2004

Background imageMichael L. Baird Photography Collection: Brown Pelican

Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) with clear blue background in Morro Bay, CA

Background imageMichael L. Baird Photography Collection: Waxing Gibbous Moon Over Morro Bay, CA

Waxing Gibbous Moon Over Morro Bay, CA
Oct 2009.The (almost full) moon (29 degrees elevation, 91% Waxing Gibbous/first quarter to full moon)

Background imageMichael L. Baird Photography Collection: California Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris)

California Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris) resting in a colony of a dozen sea otters and wrapped in kelp near Target Rock near Morro Rock in Morro Bay, CA

Background imageMichael L. Baird Photography Collection: Great Egret and Great Blue Heron Composite

Great Egret and Great Blue Heron Composite
Michael L Baird Photography, 160758470

Background imageMichael L. Baird Photography Collection: Giant desert hairy scorpion (Hadrurus arizonensis)

Giant desert hairy scorpion (Hadrurus arizonensis)
This giant desert hairy scorpion (Hadrurus arizonensis) is the largest scorpion inhabiting the South-West of North America and one of the 8 to 9 species of Hadrurus in the US

Background imageMichael L. Baird Photography Collection: Nuttalls Woodpecker (Picoides nuttallii)

Nuttalls Woodpecker (Picoides nuttallii) parent with chick in a nest in hole in a tree in the Morro Bay Heron Rookery in Morro Bay, CA, 23 May 2007

Background imageMichael L. Baird Photography Collection: Sora bird (Crake) (Porzana carolina) waterbird

Sora bird (Crake) (Porzana carolina) waterbird
Sora, a rail bird, in the pond of The Cloisters City Park in Morro Bay, CA

Background imageMichael L. Baird Photography Collection: Waxing Gibbous Moon 69 Percent

Waxing Gibbous Moon 69 Percent on November 26, 2009, in Morro Bay, CA

Background imageMichael L. Baird Photography Collection: Brown Pelican diving

Brown Pelican diving
Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) bird prepares to dive straight down to grab his fish dinner over the harbor entrance to Morro Bay, CA

Background imageMichael L. Baird Photography Collection: Morro Bay harbor Harborview

Morro Bay harbor Harborview walkway boardwalk as seen from the new overlook along Coleman Avenue, Morro Bay, CA 01 March 2008

Background imageMichael L. Baird Photography Collection: Great Blue Heron Bird

Great Blue Heron Bird standing in the water in Morro Bay, CA 08 May 2007, photographed at Coleman Beach at low tide

Background imageMichael L. Baird Photography Collection: Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) with fish Morro Bay, CA

Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) with fish Morro Bay, CA
Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) flying with a headless fish in its talons. Morro Bay, CA. Sometimes known as the sea hawk or fish eagle, the Osprey is a diurnal, fish-eating bird of prey

Background imageMichael L. Baird Photography Collection: Peregrine Falcon Fledgling Flying

Peregrine Falcon Fledgling Flying, Morro Bay, CA

Background imageMichael L. Baird Photography Collection: Two willet birds in silhouette

Two willet birds in silhouette
Two willet shorebirds in silhouette on wet sand during golden sunset on Morro Strand State Beach in Morro Bay

Background imageMichael L. Baird Photography Collection: Fan Palms at Lake Tuendae Oasis

Fan Palms at Lake Tuendae Oasis
Reflection of fan palms in Lake Tuendae Oasis at Zzyzx, California, US

Background imageMichael L. Baird Photography Collection: Long-billed Curlew with wings extended

Long-billed Curlew with wings extended
Long-billed Curlew, wings extended on wet sand at Morro Strand State Beach, Morro Bay, CA

Background imageMichael L. Baird Photography Collection: Violet Saberwing Campylopterus hemileu

Violet Saberwing Campylopterus hemileu
Violet Saberwing Hummingbird Campylopterus hemileu very large hummingbird native to southern Mexico and Central America as far south as Costa Rica and western Panama

Background imageMichael L. Baird Photography Collection: Long-billed Curlew (Numenius americanus)

Long-billed Curlew (Numenius americanus), shorebird, eating a sand crab on Morro Strand State Beach, Morro Bay, CA

Background imageMichael L. Baird Photography Collection: Great Egret (Ardea alba) bird flying

Great Egret (Ardea alba) bird flying over Morro Bay, CA. Elegant posture

Background imageMichael L. Baird Photography Collection: Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) Bird

Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) Bird
Michael L Baird Photography, 158721498

Background imageMichael L. Baird Photography Collection: White-crowned Sparrow (Zonotrichia leucophrys)

White-crowned Sparrow (Zonotrichia leucophrys)
White-crowned Sparrow (Zonotrichia leucophrys; nuttalli) bird in Morro Bay, CA

Background imageMichael L. Baird Photography Collection: Red Fox Pups Morro Bay, CA

Red Fox Pups Morro Bay, CA
Pair of cute Red Fox Pups mammals, embracing each other, in Morro Bay, CA. Vulpes vulpes

Background imageMichael L. Baird Photography Collection: Elegant Tern Flock (Thalasseus elegans) flock

Elegant Tern Flock (Thalasseus elegans) flock on Morro Strand State Beach, Morro Bay, CA.Beautiful migrating birds

Background imageMichael L. Baird Photography Collection: Mother and Pup Sea Lions nose-to-nose

Mother and Pup Sea Lions nose-to-nose
Mother and Pup Sea Lion marine mammals pose nose-to-nose on a dock by Giovannis Fish Market, in Morro Bay, CA

Background imageMichael L. Baird Photography Collection: Miguelito Rock Formations off Point Buchon

Miguelito Rock Formations off Point Buchon Trail (just south of Montana de Oro State Park) and north of the Diablo Nuclear Power Plant - from the Los Osos, CA side

Background imageMichael L. Baird Photography Collection: Marbled Godwit, Limosa fedoa

Marbled Godwit, Limosa fedoa, a large shorebird in a lagoon with golden sunlight reflections at sunset

Background imageMichael L. Baird Photography Collection: Northern Elephant Seals

Northern Elephant Seals (M. angustirostris) at sunrise early light at Piedras Blancas, San Simeon, CA 03 Feb 2012.Massive Alpha Males were most active this day, breeding

Background imageMichael L. Baird Photography Collection: Roseate Spoonbil Platalea ajajaTarcoles

Roseate Spoonbil Platalea ajajaTarcoles
Michael L Baird Photography, 158891033

Background imageMichael L. Baird Photography Collection: Wood Stork (Mycteria americana)

Wood Stork (Mycteria americana)
Michael L Baird Photography, 158891034

Background imageMichael L. Baird Photography Collection: Red-eyed Treefrog (Agalychnis callidryas)

Red-eyed Treefrog (Agalychnis callidryas)
Michael L Baird Photography, 158899986

Background imageMichael L. Baird Photography Collection: Satiny Parrot Snake, Leptophis depressirostris

Satiny Parrot Snake, Leptophis depressirostris
Michael L Baird Photography, 158899996

Background imageMichael L. Baird Photography Collection: Common Basalisk lizard

Common Basalisk lizard
Michael L Baird Photography, 158900025

Background imageMichael L. Baird Photography Collection: Coppery-headed Emerald Hummingbird

Coppery-headed Emerald Hummingbird
Michael L Baird Photography, 158900112

Background imageMichael L. Baird Photography Collection: Royal Tern (Thalasseus maximus syn. Sterna maxima)

Royal Tern (Thalasseus maximus syn. Sterna maxima), a bird on Morro Strand State Beach, Morro Bay, CA.Manipulated image - background replaced with gradient fill.05 feb 2008

Background imageMichael L. Baird Photography Collection: Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina)

Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina) in the Morro Bay, CA Estuary

Background imageMichael L. Baird Photography Collection: Willet (Tringa semipalmata) Bird

Willet (Tringa semipalmata) Bird
Willet bird (Tringa semipalmata) on Morro Strand State Beach, Morro Bay, CA.Taken January 28, 2006 to document Willet Wing Patterns

Background imageMichael L. Baird Photography Collection: Long-billed Dowitcher Bird

Long-billed Dowitcher BirdLong-billed Dowitcher, Limnodromus scolopaceus, a medium-sized shorebird of the family Scolopacidae, as seen on Morro Strand State Beach, 28 Oct. 2008

Background imageMichael L. Baird Photography Collection: California Sea Lion

California Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus) on Morro Strand State Beach, Morro Bay, CA

Background imageMichael L. Baird Photography Collection: Great Egret (Ardea alba) in flight

Great Egret (Ardea alba) in flight
Great Egret (Ardea alba) bird in flight (this individual exhibited a strange gap in the beak), Morro Strand State Beach, Morro Bay, CA 18 May 2007

Background imageMichael L. Baird Photography Collection: Violet Sabrewing, Campylopterus hemileucurus

Violet Sabrewing, Campylopterus hemileucurus - in flight - a very large hummingbird native to southern Mexico and Central America as far south as Costa Rica and western Panama

Background imageMichael L. Baird Photography Collection: Green Hermit, Phaethornis guy, Hummingbird

Green Hermit, Phaethornis guy, Hummingbird - a large hummingbird that is a resident breeder from southern Central America (Costa Rica and Panama)

Background imageMichael L. Baird Photography Collection: Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) tail fluke

Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) tail fluke exposed on dive. The blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) is a marine mammal belonging to the suborder of baleen whales (called Mysticeti)

Background imageMichael L. Baird Photography Collection: Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes at sunrise

Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes at sunrise in Death Valley National Park

Background imageMichael L. Baird Photography Collection: California Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus)

California Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus) in Morro Bay, CA

Background imageMichael L. Baird Photography Collection: California poppy field point buchon

California poppy field point buchon
Flowers all over lawn

Background imageMichael L. Baird Photography Collection: Gulls on Morro Strand State Beach

Gulls on Morro Strand State Beach
Michael L Baird Photography, 158842292

Background imageMichael L. Baird Photography Collection: Green-crowned Brilliant Hummingbird

Green-crowned Brilliant Hummingbird
This Green-crowned Brilliant (Heliodoxa jacula) is a large robust hummingbird that is a resident breeder in the highlands from Costa Rica to western Ecuador



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