Friday, March 11, 2011

TSUNAMI BIRDING


The photo below was taken from the 3rd St. Coastal Access. In the distance is the Morro Bay Marina.

The tide was on its way out when a Tsunami surge entered the bay. The ducks and shorebirds appeared confused as the rushing surge overtook them. There was a whirlwind of noise and flight. The time difference between the two photos is 4 minutes. On a usual day tidal movement is very gradual.

I had to smile when the surge reversed itself and a small flock of Blue-winged Teal were pulled backwards. Within a moment they were speeding in reverse. The birds were in a fright mode, reacting in the same manner as they do when a Peregrine Falcon comes looking for a snack.

Even though the water was shallow, the power of the surge was most evident.

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