This sanctuary was right next to the Inn at Morro Bay where we stayed. At first we had no idea what this was, once discovering, I could hardly keep my eyes off of it. We are not bird watchers by any means but this was...More

Two years ago at this same time there were no birds whatsoever. This time every tree, every nest had occupants- mainly Double Crested Cormorants, but also a pair of egrets, several pairs of Great Blue Herons.

How exciting. Cormorant, Great Heron, and Blue Heron rookeries all together. Most of the time when I see rookeries, I have a hard time getting a clear view for photography, but not as challenging here.

Loads of nests, varieties of birds to see. They are busy carrying twigs back and forth building nests and carrying food for babies. The sounds of the calls are fascinating. Of course, now we understand the window washing stations strategically placed all around the Inn...More

The trees are dying from the bird excrement and very few are left. This used to be such a great place to visit this time of year to see the huge nests and babies nesting, but this year there was hardly any nests, didn't see...More

A wide range of marine and coastal birds are found in the Rookery. One will see a veritable plethora of Heron nesting places.

I absolutely loved the rookery: Hawks, herons, Cormorants, Turkey Vultures, & Deer! Viewing the birds is best from the beach or parking lot of Inn at Morro Bay But dang, I was eaten alive by no-see-ums while walking along the path.....