https://saltnoelle.com/blog daily 0.75 2026-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1c4f8e23-3053-4af6-bcb1-063aaa15b060/Admire+from+Afar+Jacket.jpg https://saltnoelle.com/blog/sea-lion-nursing-pups-channel-islands-harbor monthly 0.5 2026-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1775019194612-UWQL3LVWZTV530FBY240/Nose-To-Nose-Greeting.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Sea Lion Nursing Behavior: Pups, Mothers, and Colony Life at Channel Islands Harbor - Only here for the view? Jump to the gallery below to see all the photos in full resolution. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/267cca52-b7e1-484c-8acf-7588f1ca67ba/sea-lion-pup-trio.png BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Sea Lion Nursing Behavior: Pups, Mothers, and Colony Life at Channel Islands Harbor - Make it stand out From left to right: a sea lion pup nurses in a hauled-out colony, a sea lion pup rests with its chin in the wet sand as water bubbles around its whiskers, and a sea lion pup rolls through the shorebreak at the harbor mouth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/bb59a9fe-3037-46f1-8c57-d78771075d12/sea-lion-bird-trio.png BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Sea Lion Nursing Behavior: Pups, Mothers, and Colony Life at Channel Islands Harbor - Make it stand out From left to right: a California sea lion pup sits upright in the shallows at Channel Islands Harbor, a sea lion pup nurses against its mother with sand crusted around its closed eyelids, and a double-crested cormorant swims at the harbor mouth staring directly at the camera. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/0f34d3b2-ffee-4a04-b406-65e2e118ddb3/Salt+%2B+Noelle+-+Blog+Sign+Off+%26+Signature+%283000+x+1000+px%29.png BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Sea Lion Nursing Behavior: Pups, Mothers, and Colony Life at Channel Islands Harbor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1775019209002-2L6JKB0FSN95F3A87O0X/Face-To-Face-Close-Up.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Sea Lion Nursing Behavior: Pups, Mothers, and Colony Life at Channel Islands Harbor - Face-To-Face-Close-Up.jpg Close-up of two California sea lions face to face with whiskers overlapping https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1768940226830-IDC54XP5Q7OEOWRWWX14/admire-from-afar-ocean-banner.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Sea Lion Nursing Behavior: Pups, Mothers, and Colony Life at Channel Islands Harbor - admire-from-afar-ocean-banner.jpg (Copy) Salt + Noelle’s ‘Admire from Afar’ badging on an original photo of ocean waves in Morro Bay. The ‘Admire from Afar’ badge features a photographer photographing wildlife from a distance with a telephoto lens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1775019274515-XRCV0XS5D9XRI9T16XOP/Nursing-Close-Up-Pup.jpg.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Sea Lion Nursing Behavior: Pups, Mothers, and Colony Life at Channel Islands Harbor - Nursing-Close-Up-Pup.jpg.jpg California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) pup nurses on mom at Channel Islands Harbor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1775019201465-AGJPYILCL7P1FWQUTFIO/Head-Up-In-The-Surf.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Sea Lion Nursing Behavior: Pups, Mothers, and Colony Life at Channel Islands Harbor - Head-Up-In-The-Surf.jpg A male California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) overlooks the hauled-out colony at Channel Islands Harbor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1775019314573-CM6XTZ17BYR8NF920B5B/Whisker-Detail-Portrait.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Sea Lion Nursing Behavior: Pups, Mothers, and Colony Life at Channel Islands Harbor - Whisker-Detail-Portrait.jpg California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) sleeping portrait with whisker detail at Channel Islands Harbor, Oxnard, California. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1775019212999-9RJUVK3R35ENB16FCECG/Pup-Standing-In-Shallows.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Sea Lion Nursing Behavior: Pups, Mothers, and Colony Life at Channel Islands Harbor - Pup-Standing-In-Shallows.jpg California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) pup glances back at shore while attempting a solo swim. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1775019194612-UWQL3LVWZTV530FBY240/Nose-To-Nose-Greeting.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Sea Lion Nursing Behavior: Pups, Mothers, and Colony Life at Channel Islands Harbor - Nose-To-Nose-Greeting.jpg Full version of an earlier close-up of two California sea lions (Zalophus californianus) face to face with whiskers overlapping. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1775019288892-9F8XT6X2NF4ZWTGF8J4T/Long-Billed-Curlew.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Sea Lion Nursing Behavior: Pups, Mothers, and Colony Life at Channel Islands Harbor - Long-Billed-Curlew.jpg Long-billed curlew pulling prey from wet sand at Channel Islands Harbor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1775019196164-3E4MILA8DJJL1U8URDNQ/Face-In-The-Seafoam.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Sea Lion Nursing Behavior: Pups, Mothers, and Colony Life at Channel Islands Harbor - Face-In-The-Seafoam.jpg California sea lion face emerging from seafoam at the harbor mouth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1775019220169-1VQAPU40UYF66MQJYM1Q/Cormorant-Swimming-Head-On.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Sea Lion Nursing Behavior: Pups, Mothers, and Colony Life at Channel Islands Harbor - Cormorant-Swimming-Head-On.jpg Double-crested cormorant (Nannopterum auritum) swimming head-on at Channel Islands Harbor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1775019308078-SFW0RNP8YEM1EM9SU9Z1/Sea-Lion-Pup-Nursing-1.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Sea Lion Nursing Behavior: Pups, Mothers, and Colony Life at Channel Islands Harbor - Sea-Lion-Pup-Nursing-1.jpg California sea lion with sand on its eyelids nursing from another sea lion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1775019205810-JPAF6XCSACPC8A7OFRWY/Pup-Looking-Back-Among-Adults.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Sea Lion Nursing Behavior: Pups, Mothers, and Colony Life at Channel Islands Harbor - Pup-Looking-Back-Among-Adults.jpg A California sea lion (Zalophus californianus pup moves through the hauled-out colony after returning from a swim in Channel Islands Harbor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1775019240805-R83WMOIX274L6VCO4WW0/Rolling-In-The-Shorebreak.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Sea Lion Nursing Behavior: Pups, Mothers, and Colony Life at Channel Islands Harbor - Rolling-In-The-Shorebreak.jpg A California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) takes on the waves at Channel Islands Harbor. Rolling in the shorebreak at the harbor mouth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1775019230717-KH5I4KXKRWE683JT9I38/Tumbled-By-The-Wave.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Sea Lion Nursing Behavior: Pups, Mothers, and Colony Life at Channel Islands Harbor - Tumbled-By-The-Wave.jpg A California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) takes on the waves at Channel Islands Harbor. Tumbled by a wave in the surf. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1775019218459-ONLWR3X9CXB3T40U3OA3/Belly-Up-In-The-Surf.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Sea Lion Nursing Behavior: Pups, Mothers, and Colony Life at Channel Islands Harbor - Belly-Up-In-The-Surf.jpg A California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) takes on the waves at Channel Islands Harbor. Belly-up in the surf at the harbor mouth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1775019281396-O63QHHQY7DUU4IU1W23D/Sea-Lion-With-Cows-Nursing.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Sea Lion Nursing Behavior: Pups, Mothers, and Colony Life at Channel Islands Harbor - Sea-Lion-With-Cows-Nursing.jpg A California sea lion pup (Zalophus californianus) nurses from mom, while a tagged sea lion from the NOAA Orange-Tag program lays nearby. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1775019227035-S8SBRZ088J9IXY8RXKS1/Finding-Mom.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Sea Lion Nursing Behavior: Pups, Mothers, and Colony Life at Channel Islands Harbor - Finding-Mom.jpg California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) glances at its mother, planning to nurse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1775019236693-XEYNOFUIGBUS121IY5DN/Chin-Up-Stretch.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Sea Lion Nursing Behavior: Pups, Mothers, and Colony Life at Channel Islands Harbor - Chin-Up-Stretch.jpg A California sea lion pup (Zalophus californianus) half-wet and half-dry, glancing up at the sun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1775019248831-TWAP4PHGPFEZIBQ7OL6Y/Flipper-Detail-In-Sand.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Sea Lion Nursing Behavior: Pups, Mothers, and Colony Life at Channel Islands Harbor - Flipper-Detail-In-Sand.jpg A California sea lion pup (Zalophus californianus) half-wet and half-dry, glancing up at the sun. Detail shot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1775019252185-GOGNFDCB7I93M2E4O45H/Sleeping-At-Waters-Edge.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Sea Lion Nursing Behavior: Pups, Mothers, and Colony Life at Channel Islands Harbor - Sleeping-At-Waters-Edge.jpg A California sea lion pup (Zalophus californianus) lays its head on the wet sand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1775019263992-F012KW1ETNFBH0AVRBYP/Reaching-For-The-Waterline.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Sea Lion Nursing Behavior: Pups, Mothers, and Colony Life at Channel Islands Harbor - Reaching-For-The-Waterline.jpg A California sea lion pup (Zalophus californianus) explores the bubbles at the shoreline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1775019274109-0E3KWPFR9884OJKYEL0M/Nose-to-Flipper-Pup.jpg.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Sea Lion Nursing Behavior: Pups, Mothers, and Colony Life at Channel Islands Harbor - Nose-to-Flipper-Pup.jpg.jpg A California sea lion pup (Zalophus californianus) puts its nose to the warm sand at Channel Islands Harbor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1775019284778-DKM72O1WK4E890G1YH70/Pup-Nursing.jpg.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Sea Lion Nursing Behavior: Pups, Mothers, and Colony Life at Channel Islands Harbor - Pup-Nursing.jpg.jpg A California sea lion pup (Zalophus californianus) nurses on mom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1775019300296-TKO9I1HFU8SEAO8IF16W/Sea-Lion-Leaning-Against-Rocks.jpg.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Sea Lion Nursing Behavior: Pups, Mothers, and Colony Life at Channel Islands Harbor - Sea-Lion-Leaning-Against-Rocks.jpg.jpg A large male California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) rests on the rocks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1775019302032-BTBV1QSGXNKUQEV02VR0/Sea-Lion-Pup-With-Cows.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Sea Lion Nursing Behavior: Pups, Mothers, and Colony Life at Channel Islands Harbor - Sea-Lion-Pup-With-Cows.jpg A California sea lion pup (Zalophus californianus) nurses from mom, while a tagged sea lion from the NOAA Orange-Tag program lays nearby. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1775019310143-V61S9PKS5CPDXEBBINGZ/Sea-Lion-Pup-Nursing-2.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Sea Lion Nursing Behavior: Pups, Mothers, and Colony Life at Channel Islands Harbor - Sea-Lion-Pup-Nursing-2.jpg A California sea lion pup (Zalophus californianus) nurses from mom, while a tagged sea lion from the NOAA Orange-Tag program lays nearby. Detail shot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1775019293252-1J5BVM01E8QKK7BILX7M/Long-Billed-Curlew-Probing.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Sea Lion Nursing Behavior: Pups, Mothers, and Colony Life at Channel Islands Harbor - Long-Billed-Curlew-Probing.jpg Long-billed curlew (Numenius americanus) probing wet sand at the surf's edge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1775019260164-E40UCYZDA7S44NLCBYWR/Whiskers-In-The-Wash.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Sea Lion Nursing Behavior: Pups, Mothers, and Colony Life at Channel Islands Harbor - Whiskers-In-The-Wash.jpg A California sea lion pup (Zalophus californianus) rests its face in the seafoam. https://saltnoelle.com/blog/beyond-punch-the-monkey-responsible-wildlife-content monthly 0.5 2026-04-02 https://saltnoelle.com/blog/coastal-cafe-livestream-launch monthly 0.5 2026-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/0c675a36-a8f6-446d-9b3e-7942ffd77372/channel-islands-harbor-livestream-trio.png BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Welcome to the Coastal Café: Our 24/7 Harbor Livestream is Live - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/46a50ba4-42f8-4f55-9907-db9c5d63d42a/wildlife-cert-trio-sealions.png BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Welcome to the Coastal Café: Our 24/7 Harbor Livestream is Live - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://saltnoelle.com/blog/inaturalist-observation-cards-2-5-26-2-11-26 monthly 0.5 2026-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1770928508722-651CKRCSVSRY19DJMH3K/long-billed-curlew-inat-feb-12-2026.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - iNaturalist Observation Cards 2.5.26-2.11.26 - long-billed-curlew-inat-feb-12-2026.jpg Long-billed Curlew foraging in shallow water at the harbor's edge. The large shorebird displays its dramatically curved bill probing the sand, with intricate brown and tan patterned plumage. Salt + Noelle Admire from Afar logo visible in top left corner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1770928509510-705BSWPT3UOL7GLG4KFK/white-crowned-sparrow-inat-feb-12-2026.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - iNaturalist Observation Cards 2.5.26-2.11.26 - white-crowned-sparrow-inat-feb-12-2026.jpg White-crowned Sparrow perched on weathered wood railing with berry in its beak. The songbird shows distinctive black and white striped crown, gray face, and warm brown plumage. Salt + Noelle Admire from Afar logo visible in top left corner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1770928495269-IQRTQ5GKEWUZJDMROARN/california-sea-lion-inat-feb-12-2026.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - iNaturalist Observation Cards 2.5.26-2.11.26 - california-sea-lion-inat-feb-12-2026.jpg California Sea Lion pup resting on wet sand at Channel Islands Harbor. The young pinniped is lying in a relaxed pose near the water's edge. Salt + Noelle Admire from Afar logo visible in top left corner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1770928493670-LKA8G6277A0MI7T52DLO/eared-grebe-inat-feb-12-2026.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - iNaturalist Observation Cards 2.5.26-2.11.26 - eared-grebe-inat-feb-12-2026.jpg Eared Grebe swimming on calm harbor water. The small waterbird shows its characteristic peaked head shape, thin upturned bill, and dark plumage with distinctive red eye. Salt + Noelle Admire from Afar logo visible in top left corner. https://saltnoelle.com/blog/inaturalist-observation-cards-01-29-26-02-04-26 monthly 0.5 2026-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1770339585136-NNYA4BSQ6M5PZ6D7U9AO/allens-hummingbird-february-2026.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - iNaturalist Observation Cards 1.29.26-2.4.26 - allens-hummingbird-february-2026.jpg A tiny Allen's hummingbird captured in mid-air with its wings blurred by rapid motion. The bird's copper-colored back and iridescent green feathers are visible as it hovers near green leaves in the soft afternoon light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1770339575907-MOONB3ZG20V8KXL5IWX8/mallard-february-2026.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - iNaturalist Observation Cards 1.29.26-2.4.26 - mallard-february-2026.jpg A close-up, high-detail photograph of a male Mallard duck floating on dark, rippling water. The vibrant iridescent green feathers on its head and bright yellow bill are captured in sharp focus against its soft grey body. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1770339575522-TUIXC1TADIWRN2GMS662/eurasian-collared-dove-february-2026.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - iNaturalist Observation Cards 1.29.26-2.4.26 - eurasian-collared-dove-february-2026.jpg A soft-fawn colored Eurasian Collared-Dove perched on a metal harbor structure. The image highlights the distinct black half-collar on its neck and its delicate pinkish-grey plumage against a blurred, neutral background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1770339580418-SKHJ1ZRSSMSI84AW17PH/red-tailed-hawk-february-2026.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - iNaturalist Observation Cards 1.29.26-2.4.26 - red-tailed-hawk-february-2026.jpg A Red-tailed hawk soaring through a clear, deep blue sky, viewed from an extreme distance. The wings are fully extended, showing the intricate brown and white mottling on the underside of the feathers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1770339581988-BA7EYSZCP6EJT19KUH1U/pacific-harbor-seal-february-2026.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - iNaturalist Observation Cards 1.29.26-2.4.26 - pacific-harbor-seal-february-2026.jpg A Pacific harbor seal navigating the blue water of Channel Islands Harbor. Only its dark, speckled head and the tips of its hind flippers are visible above the surface as it moves through the gentle wake. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1770339588130-O4ZVBYAM55QZNEDCK2I9/great-blue-heron-february-2026.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - iNaturalist Observation Cards 1.29.26-2.4.26 - great-blue-heron-february-2026.jpg A large Great Blue Heron with its wings partially spread, preparing to land. The late afternoon sun illuminates the texture of its blue-grey feathers and long, spindly legs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1770339590885-0Z0J7221L00VKBZGBOJ5/pied-billed-grebe-february-2026.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - iNaturalist Observation Cards 1.29.26-2.4.26 - pied-billed-grebe-february-2026.jpg A small, brown Pied-billed grebe floating calmly on still, teal-colored water. The bird's reflection is visible in the water, highlighting its compact shape and the distinct dark band on its thick, pale bill. https://saltnoelle.com/blog/alexis-noelle-founders-notes-inat-observation-cards-2026-01-21-to-2026-01-28 monthly 0.5 2026-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1769580245627-QWEXREIQ77R03Z7KNSHN/western-bluebird-january-2026.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Introducing Alexis Noelle’s Founder’s Journal & iNaturalist Observation Cards - Western Bluebird – iNaturalist Observation Card Western Bluebird (Sialia mexicana) observed at Channel Islands Harbor, CA on January 24, 2026, at 1:58 PM PST. Wild Wisdom: Western Bluebirds are socially monogamous but occasionally have helpers at the nest, typically adult sons who assist with feeding. (Cornell Lab of Ornithology) Click to view the full observation on iNaturalist. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1769580231952-2ERAH2AAC3BVC728E33I/belted-kingfisher-january-2026.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Introducing Alexis Noelle’s Founder’s Journal & iNaturalist Observation Cards - Belted Kingfisher – iNaturalist Observation Card Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) observed at Channel Islands Harbor, CA on January 27, 2026, at 1:24 PM PST. Wild Wisdom: Belted Kingfishers are expert excavators, using their bills and fused toes to dig nesting tunnels several feet deep into dirt banks. (Cornell Lab of Ornithology) Click to view the full observation on iNaturalist. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1769580231316-R9BZI8G2GONWZYB2XWB1/lesser-goldfinch-january-2026.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Introducing Alexis Noelle’s Founder’s Journal & iNaturalist Observation Cards - Lesser Goldfinch – iNaturalist Observation Card Lesser Goldfinch (Spinus psaltria) observed at Channel Islands Harbor, CA on January 24, 2026, at 2:09 PM PST. Wild Wisdom: Lesser Goldfinches are known for their mimicking abilities, often incorporating the songs of dozens of other bird species into their own vocalizations. (Cornell Lab of Ornithology) Click to view the full observation on iNaturalist. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1769580243783-PTVCE6TCOHL3GHYOXW50/california-sea-lion-january-2026.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Introducing Alexis Noelle’s Founder’s Journal & iNaturalist Observation Cards - California Sea Lion – iNaturalist Observation Card California Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus) observed at Channel Islands Harbor, CA on January 25, 2026, at 4:58 PM PST. Wild Wisdom: California Sea Lions are among the few pinnipeds that can ‘walk’ on land, rotating their rear flippers forward to gallop across docks and even keep pace with a running human. (The Marine Mammal Center) This Sea Lion, #W3233 was tagged by the NOAA West Coast Orange Tag Program. This sighting was reported to the NOAA Orange Tag Team. Click to view the full observation on iNaturalist. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1769580252377-X4AZYE93OLDQI9K6QNLT/brandt%27s-cormorant-january-2026.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Introducing Alexis Noelle’s Founder’s Journal & iNaturalist Observation Cards - Brandt’s Cormorant – iNaturalist Observation Card Brandt’s Cormorant (Urile penicillatus) observed at Channel Islands Harbor, CA on January 23, 2026, at 11:59 AM PST. Wild Wisdom: During the breeding season, Brandt's Cormorants develop a patch of bright blue on their throat, using this display to attract mates at nesting colonies. (Cornell Lab of Ornithology) Click to view the full observation on iNaturalist. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1769580254485-BBEBVMY602S5Q30POCW3/audubons-warbler-january-2026.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Introducing Alexis Noelle’s Founder’s Journal & iNaturalist Observation Cards - Audubon’s Warbler – iNaturalist Observation Card Audubon's Warbler (Setophaga coronata ssp. auduboni) observed at Channel Islands Harbor, CA on January 23, 2026, at 3:55 PM PST. Wild Wisdom: Audubon’s Warbler is the only warbler species capable of digesting waxy berries, allowing them to survive on juniper and poison oak berries when insects are scarce. (Cornell Lab of Ornithology) Click to view the full observation on iNaturalist. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1769580261073-3S41F30XFYE6U0MQJP67/dark-eyed-junco-january-2026.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Introducing Alexis Noelle’s Founder’s Journal & iNaturalist Observation Cards - Dark-eyed Junco – iNaturalist Observation Card Dark-eyed Junco (Junco hyemalis) observed at Channel Islands Harbor, CA on January 21, 2026, at 1:47 PM PST. Wild Wisdom: Dark-eyed Juncos typically nest on the ground, often tucking their nests into shallow holes or under the protection of overhanging roots. (Cornell Lab of Ornithology) Click to view the full observation on iNaturalist. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1769580262526-IHGGHWW19R5ZWN9LNF1D/house-finch-january-2026.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Introducing Alexis Noelle’s Founder’s Journal & iNaturalist Observation Cards - House Finch – iNaturalist Observation Card House Finch (Haemorhous mexicanus) observed at Channel Islands Harbor, CA on January 21, 2026, at 1:41 PM PST. Wild Wisdom: A male House Finch’s red color comes entirely from pigments in its food, turning orange or yellow if those nutrients are missing. (Cornell Lab of Ornithology) Click to view the full observation on iNaturalist. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1769580267669-DNOG34XFNFC7LQRLQCMY/great-blue-heron-january-2026.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Introducing Alexis Noelle’s Founder’s Journal & iNaturalist Observation Cards - Great Blue Heron – iNaturalist Observation Card Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) observed at Channel Islands Harbor, CA on January 21, 2026, at 1:34 PM PST. Wild Wisdom: Great Blue Herons have specialized powder down feathers on their chest that they crush with a fringed middle claw to groom off fish slime and oils. (Cornell Lab of Ornithology) Click to view the full observation on iNaturalist. https://saltnoelle.com/blog/wildlife-rescue-triage-channel-islands-harbor monthly 0.5 2026-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/bcfb00bd-3323-410d-9d9d-8b7c44ccf572/The-Watchman%27s-Gaze.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Sea Lion & Oiled Bird Rescue: A Vision for Channel Islands Harbor - Only here for the view? 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By keeping a respectful distance and sharing only authentic, unstaged moments, we honor wild animals and inspire others to experience nature responsibly. https://saltnoelle.com/blog/windy-day-morro-bay-otters-embarcadero monthly 0.5 2025-11-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/5beb1be6-a5a6-44f0-8b15-a60795b9775c/sea-otter-pup-and-mother-close-up-morro-bay.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - A Windy Day in Morro Bay: Sea Otters, Storms & Local Life - Only here for the view? Jump to the gallery below to see all the photos in full resolution. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/ad222906-8dd1-4083-b24c-9b8f315ec92c/trio-otter-alexisnoelle-giovannis.png BlogBlog & Photo Essays - A Windy Day in Morro Bay: Sea Otters, Storms & Local Life - Make it stand out From left to right: A sea otter resting in the harbor, me capturing moments with my camera, and a refreshing drink from Giovanni’s Fish Market. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/e4ae2469-b771-4406-87cf-42c70816570d/trio-wetlands-saltnoelle-shellshop.png BlogBlog & Photo Essays - A Windy Day in Morro Bay: Sea Otters, Storms & Local Life - Make it stand out From left to right: The vibrant wetlands near Morro Bay, a reflective moment inside the Shell Shop, and a colorful display of shells and coastal crafts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/66224560-8fc4-43ec-9c0b-f93b212a7f86/trio-setup-otters-otterpup.png BlogBlog & Photo Essays - A Windy Day in Morro Bay: Sea Otters, Storms & Local Life - Make it stand out From left to right: My camera setup ready to capture the moment, a sign from Sea Otter Savvy reminding visitors how to share space with sea otters, and a curious otter pup in the water resting atop its mother. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/3326bfd9-7e13-479a-83f3-9f97180b1601/alexis-noelle-sign-off-1.png BlogBlog & Photo Essays - A Windy Day in Morro Bay: Sea Otters, Storms & Local Life https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1761720489914-LXWSSA4G028C9HJ6UB5N/sea-otter-pup-and-mother-close-up-morro-bay.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - A Windy Day in Morro Bay: Sea Otters, Storms & Local Life - Mother Sea Otter with Pup - Morro Bay A mother sea otter (Enhydra lutris nereis) floats in calm water with her pup resting across her chest - a behavior typical during early grooming and nursing stages. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1761720426580-YQSY3YR0H4UV5P8AOHUZ/sea-otter-family-drift-morro-bay.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - A Windy Day in Morro Bay: Sea Otters, Storms & Local Life - Sea Otter Family Drift - Morro Bay A mother and pup drift together with a second adult nearby. One of my favorite captures of the day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1761720730518-P9ZTP7MCGMG64AB4IVWP/sharing-space-with-sea-otters-sign-morro-bay.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - A Windy Day in Morro Bay: Sea Otters, Storms & Local Life - Sharing Space with Sea Otters Sign, Sea Otter Savvy - Morro Bay Educational signage from Sea Otter Savvy reminding visitors to maintain distance and avoid disturbing otters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1761720533406-YIYOTRDRDPQY88OGHQTG/sea-otter-pup-on-mothers-chest-morro-bay.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - A Windy Day in Morro Bay: Sea Otters, Storms & Local Life - Sea Otter Pup on Mother’s Chest - Morro Bay A young pup rests securely across its mother’s chest. Sea otter mothers spend months carrying, feeding, and teaching their single pup to navigate the currents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1761720039855-P5AAVT3NH0LJ715WA4CY/alexis-noelle-in-the-field-morro-bay.jpeg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - A Windy Day in Morro Bay: Sea Otters, Storms & Local Life - Alexis Noelle in the Field in Morro Bay Fieldwork in motion - layered clouds, cold air, and a long lens trained on sea otters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1761720983313-ER891ADTYV4KJNIRIWOM/morro-bay-harbor-hillside-view-low-res.jpeg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - A Windy Day in Morro Bay: Sea Otters, Storms & Local Life - Morro Bay Harbor Hillside View A layered look across Morro Bay, from working docks to the quiet hillside homes below Black Hill, framed by coastal pines and morning wind. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1761720041239-5WC4SOER854GZ1S8F03B/central-coast-wetlands-landscape.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - A Windy Day in Morro Bay: Sea Otters, Storms & Local Life - Central Coast Wetlands Landscape Late-season greens and ochres ripple across the wetlands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1761720953359-716LJQT3GBXTFWONMNWQ/wildlife-photography-setup-morro-bay-sea-otter.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - A Windy Day in Morro Bay: Sea Otters, Storms & Local Life - Wildlife Photography Setup for Morro Bay Sea Otter The camera’s live view captures a family of otters mid-grooming. Part of a long, patient day spent documenting life within the harbor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1761720248230-01HUJ4JPCQSEJ8YDZLUG/mother-sea-otter-resting-with-pup-morro-bay.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - A Windy Day in Morro Bay: Sea Otters, Storms & Local Life - Mother Sea Otter Resting with Pup - Morro Bay A calm midday moment as a mother sea otter holds her pup close. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1761720300623-C8JQZMIB135ZNRDCHUAU/protective-sea-otter-holding-pup.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - A Windy Day in Morro Bay: Sea Otters, Storms & Local Life - Protective Sea Otter Holding Pup A sea otter mother steadies her pup close against her chest, her forepaws resting protectively over it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1761720198662-5XR4Y7M4C7Y1M46LTIQB/mother-and-pup-floating-together-morro-bay.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - A Windy Day in Morro Bay: Sea Otters, Storms & Local Life - Weathering Love” - Otter Pup on Mother’s Chest Wind and tide swirl around a steadfast pair. Sea otter mothers endure harsh conditions daily while ensuring their pup remains dry, warm, and safe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1761720206953-1I1RFCBHLECLHGMFHMJJ/mother-sea-otter-holding-pup-morro-bay.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - A Windy Day in Morro Bay: Sea Otters, Storms & Local Life - Mother Sea Otter Holding Pup - Morro Bay A quiet moment between dives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1761720156472-0UTB7TB3HAUUDKXWXJZY/highway-154-lake-cachuma-view.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - A Windy Day in Morro Bay: Sea Otters, Storms & Local Life - Highway 154 Lake Cachuma View A view from Highway 154 overlooking Lake Cachuma, a reservoir in the Santa Ynez Valley. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1761720244276-OMKT8V5JYJS42SL1EUFO/mother-sea-otter-with-pup-facing-camera.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - A Windy Day in Morro Bay: Sea Otters, Storms & Local Life - Mother Sea Otter with Pup Facing Camera A rare, direct gaze from a sea otter pup, held in its mother’s arms. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1761720299181-85A0915R3D2THMP38HCC/mother-sea-otter-with-pup-morro-bay.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - A Windy Day in Morro Bay: Sea Otters, Storms & Local Life https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1761720283088-RNHRM4LK5JAEWCTMJKGL/otter-mum-pup-embrace-morro-bay.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - A Windy Day in Morro Bay: Sea Otters, Storms & Local Life - Otter Mum + Pup Embrace - Morro Bay Mother and pup hold close in the harbor’s calm back-eddy, fur wet from the tide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1761720356780-W44JZMPLDCM2XLL3XW2G/salt-noelle-wildlife-photography-setup-morro-bay.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - A Windy Day in Morro Bay: Sea Otters, Storms & Local Life - Wildlife Photography Setup - Morro Bay Field setup overlooking the harbor channel. The long lens is trained on the opposing shoreline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1761720375316-D53RRNKM3QJZUHFFG39V/sea-otter-eating-clam-morro-bay.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - A Windy Day in Morro Bay: Sea Otters, Storms & Local Life - Sea Otter Eating Clam in Morro Bay A sea otter surfaces with a freshly cracked clam. Their efficient feeding helps shape the harbor’s invertebrate balance, one shell at a time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1761720911480-WJPDNIATGL5Y4FQKRSOT/waves-crashing-against-rocks-morro-bay.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - A Windy Day in Morro Bay: Sea Otters, Storms & Local Life - Waves Crashing Against Rocks - Morro Bay Winter swell collides with the base of Morro Rock, sending plumes of spray into the air. These volcanic remnants form part of the Nine Sisters range stretching inland toward San Luis Obispo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1761720097152-89TPJLUT6TCYD594L05B/coastal-hills-and-surf-morro-bay.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - A Windy Day in Morro Bay: Sea Otters, Storms & Local Life - Coastal Hills and Surf - Morro Bay Whitecaps roll toward shore beneath the hazy blue foothills of San Luis Obispo County. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1761720443055-DICXKXHR7D5866DVCW95/sea-otter-nap-time-prayer-hands.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - A Windy Day in Morro Bay: Sea Otters, Storms & Local Life - Sea Otter Nap Time - “Prayer Hands” A sea otter rests in a patch of kelp, paws pressed together as it floats in the afternoon sun. Otters often secure themselves in kelp beds to avoid drifting while they sleep. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1761720454249-S9DJF4UUKUOG4LHRNN4W/sea-otter-peeking-through-kelp-morro-bay.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - A Windy Day in Morro Bay: Sea Otters, Storms & Local Life - Sea Otter Wrapped in Kelp - Morro Bay Resting among giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera), a sea otter uses the floating fronds as an anchor. Kelp forests are key to otter habitat, offering food, shelter, and protection from current. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1761720096157-NWNY55X5FEY8PTNJEC71/giovannis-fish-market-morro-bay.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - A Windy Day in Morro Bay: Sea Otters, Storms & Local Life - Giovanni’s Fish Market in Morro Bay Giovanni’s Fish Market & Gallery has served the waterfront for generations, a gathering point for locals, visitors, and seabirds alike. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1761720068172-HQJ21QJVVMQ6YZPIJJ19/giovannis-fish-market-morro-bay-menu.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - A Windy Day in Morro Bay: Sea Otters, Storms & Local Life - Giovanni's Menu in Morro Bay A classic Central Coast stop for poke bowls, chowder, and harbor views. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1761720515370-EEUSB91STU8O5AI8C254/sea-otter-pup-clinging-to-mother-morro-bay.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - A Windy Day in Morro Bay: Sea Otters, Storms & Local Life - Alert Otter Pup on Mom An alert otter pup glances at the shoreline while its mother swims away, holding on to its pup by biting the pup’s fur. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1761720549329-9GY35M9UERUBWYHBVP5O/sea-otter-tail-flick-water-droplets.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - A Windy Day in Morro Bay: Sea Otters, Storms & Local Life - Sea Otter Tail Flick with Water Droplets A playful tail flick sends droplets into the air, part of a sea otter’s constant movement to shake excess water and trap air in its coat for warmth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1761720383600-GTOPRFWOVVNPHR7QILXY/salt-noelle-morro-bay-shell-shop-reflection-selfie.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - A Windy Day in Morro Bay: Sea Otters, Storms & Local Life - Morro Bay Shell Shop Reflection A mirror moment inside the Shell Shop, one of California’s oldest seashell stores. Open since 1955, it remains a small museum of coastal curiosities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1761720173082-91WF63LUVI7MSY98VOYD/morro-bay-shell-shop-sand-dollars.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - A Windy Day in Morro Bay: Sea Otters, Storms & Local Life - Shell Shop Sand Dollars Rows of sand dollars, abalone, and urchin shells, stacked in neat wooden trays under signs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1761720753828-3ZK71JFQNS6JKLB4FVIV/shell-chandeliers-morro-bay-shell-shop.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - A Windy Day in Morro Bay: Sea Otters, Storms & Local Life - Shell Chandeliers - Morro Bay Shell Shop Cascading shell chandeliers hang in soft afternoon light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1761720581949-AVV4HZ2I5NGX0SCT3JZ4/sea-otter-wrapped-in-kelp-morro-bay-horizontal.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - A Windy Day in Morro Bay: Sea Otters, Storms & Local Life - Otter at Rest An otter floats in kelp, glancing at the shoreline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1761720822492-11D2UYFDBNH5SWIM1STF/texture-of-the-tide-morro-bay-state-beach.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - A Windy Day in Morro Bay: Sea Otters, Storms & Local Life - Texture of the Tide: Morro Bay Calm textures of the tide before the storm in Morro Bay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1761720581952-PDYSXQMT5H3C6LHJ8VBW/sea-otter-wrapped-in-kelp-morro-bay-vertical.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - A Windy Day in Morro Bay: Sea Otters, Storms & Local Life - Otter at Rest (Vertical) An otter floats in kelp https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1761720618696-M1OXYSFUBUIIF9D7LZHH/sea-otters-grooming-in-kelp-morro-bay.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - A Windy Day in Morro Bay: Sea Otters, Storms & Local Life - Sea Otters Grooming in Kelp - Morro Bay A pair of otters twist and roll through the kelp canopy, using its buoyant fronds to anchor while cleaning and maintaining their dense, insulating fur. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1761720648908-RJT1SAU7TU4EHUZQV9WA/sea-otters-embracing-with-colorful-water-morro-ba.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - A Windy Day in Morro Bay: Sea Otters, Storms & Local Life - Sea Otter Mum & Pup Embracing with Colorful Water - Morro Bay A sea otter mother and pup drift near the harbor’s edge as light reflects from a buoy, tinting the water with red. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1761720718724-U9NIUSL6IICYTVK6LFUL/sea-otters-resting-together-in-kelp-morro-bay.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - A Windy Day in Morro Bay: Sea Otters, Storms & Local Life - Sea Otters Resting Together in Kelp - Morro Bay Adult sea otters raft together among kelp fronds, anchoring themselves against the current. These floating gatherings help conserve energy and warmth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1761720676667-8MCEM432KIX6XYQJRURC/sea-otters-playful-tail-splash-morro-bay.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - A Windy Day in Morro Bay: Sea Otters, Storms & Local Life - Sea Otters Playful Tail Splash - Morro Bay Two sea otters tumble and splash through the kelp canopy, part of their daily grooming and bonding behavior. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1761720755440-XHZU37SOPTM5148Z0RXK/sleeping-sea-otter-in-kelp-bed-morro-bay.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - A Windy Day in Morro Bay: Sea Otters, Storms & Local Life https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1761720844755-M49I9Z1UIGSMN56O9TRC/texture-of-the-tide-morro-bay.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - A Windy Day in Morro Bay: Sea Otters, Storms & Local Life - Texture of the Tide: Morro Bay Wind-stirred texture along the bay’s inner channel, where freshwater from Chorro Creek mixes with Pacific salt. These brackish zones are vital feeding grounds for shorebirds and sea otters alike. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1761720892687-JCFN5ACAEXURQ1P2O8B7/turquoise-waves-breaking-off-morro-bay.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - A Windy Day in Morro Bay: Sea Otters, Storms & Local Life - Turquoise Waves Breaking off Morro Bay Offshore winds and currents create distinct turquoise layers near Morro Bay State Beach, where estuarine water meets open surf. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1761720934181-TVA0S5GQTHV1M4U31DZL/weathering-love-otter-pup-on-mothers-chest.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - A Windy Day in Morro Bay: Sea Otters, Storms & Local Life - Sea Otter Pup Clinging to Mother - Morro Bay A pup clings to its mother’s fur for buoyancy - essential during its first weeks, before developing the dense underfur that keeps adults insulated. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1761720933781-HTQ9TY2RQ6O029LC3SKC/wet-sea-otter-surfacing-morro-bay.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - A Windy Day in Morro Bay: Sea Otters, Storms & Local Life - Wet Sea Otter Surfacing in Morro Bay Glossed in sunlight, this wet otter surfaces briefly between dives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1759964405526-G330QWGIKG34KR0JW0YS/Salt+Noelle+-+Admire+from+Afar.png BlogBlog & Photo Essays - A Windy Day in Morro Bay: Sea Otters, Storms & Local Life - Admire from Afar (Copy) (Copy) Admire from Afar is Salt + Noelle’s ethical wildlife photography philosophy: always use telephoto lenses, never bait or disturb animals, and prioritize their well-being over the shot. By keeping a respectful distance and sharing only authentic, unstaged moments, we honor wild animals and inspire others to experience nature responsibly. https://saltnoelle.com/blog/whiskers-in-the-wild-storm-sea-lions-harbor-seal monthly 0.5 2025-10-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/13185765-db1c-4c6d-9e07-473879dbe966/Sun+Salute.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Whiskers in the Wild: Post-Storm Visitors & Harbor Life - Only here for the view? Jump to the gallery below to see all the photos in full resolution. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/aad2793a-0308-4c11-8e61-97a24cfd7a16/witw-sealion-seal-turnstone.png BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Whiskers in the Wild: Post-Storm Visitors & Harbor Life - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/c45c9e38-f84b-44bd-aff7-ece3384c2773/signoff-sn.png BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Whiskers in the Wild: Post-Storm Visitors & Harbor Life https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1760590830828-UL36WE508MHRUU3YNJTC/Sun+Salute.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Whiskers in the Wild: Post-Storm Visitors & Harbor Life - Sun Salute A California Sea Lion lifts its chin toward the sunlight at Channel View Park in Oxnard, framed by the soft blues of the Pacific and the distant ridges of the Channel Islands. Keywords: California Sea Lion, Channel View Park Oxnard, Channel Islands Harbor wildlife, Ventura County photographer, coastal California decor, fine art sea lion print, ocean wildlife. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1760590491497-QRBEUJRNNZZDS9NOG1G2/Harbor+Seal+in+the+CI+Harbor.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Whiskers in the Wild: Post-Storm Visitors & Harbor Life - Harbor Seal in the CI Harbor A Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina richardii) surfaces in the calm blue water of Channel Islands Harbor, its whiskers catching the sunlight. Unlike the louder, more social sea lions, harbor seals are quieter residents of the Ventura coast - solitary swimmers often seen bobbing near the marinas or fishing docks, perfectly at ease between wild and human spaces. Keywords: Harbor Seal, Channel Islands Harbor, Oxnard marine life, Ventura County wildlife, coastal California photography, seal photography print, California coast animals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1760590679155-9IAKDRR96ZH7B7OCSP4Y/Anacapa+Lighthouse+from+Afar+-+Channel+Islands+Harbor.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Whiskers in the Wild: Post-Storm Visitors & Harbor Life - Anacapa Lighthouse from Afar - Channel Islands Harbor The faint outline of Anacapa Island rises beyond the Santa Barbara Channel, its historic lighthouse catching the morning haze. Viewed from Oxnard’s Channel View Park, this scene connects two sides of the same coast - the mainland’s harbor life and the island’s untouched cliffs, still guiding mariners through one of California’s most storied stretches of water. Keywords: Anacapa Island lighthouse, Channel Islands National Park, Oxnard seascape, Ventura County coast, Santa Barbara Channel, California maritime photography, Channel View Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1760590562141-XLHKX7C4207DFU44EOBK/Sea+Lion%27s+Gaze.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Whiskers in the Wild: Post-Storm Visitors & Harbor Life - Sea Lion's Gaze A close-up portrait of a California Sea Lion basking beside Channel Islands Harbor, Oxnard. The gentle arc of its whiskers catches the afternoon light, and a calm intelligence shines through its eye. This wildlife image captures the subtle beauty and personality of one of Southern California’s most iconic marine residents. Keywords: California Sea Lion portrait, Oxnard harbor wildlife, Ventura County marine photography, coastal animal art, Channel Islands Harbor, fine art wildlife print, California coast photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1760590614690-MOBER6J4FYV6EJX1S2TK/California+Sea+Lion+Flipper.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Whiskers in the Wild: Post-Storm Visitors & Harbor Life - California Sea Lion Flipper A study in texture and sunlight: the hind flipper of a California Sea Lion rests on the dock at Channel Islands Harbor. The rich copper tones and sleek black edges mark the animal’s annual molt in progress. Keywords: California Sea Lion detail, marine mammal photography, Oxnard harbor wildlife, Ventura County coast, Channel Islands Harbor, wildlife texture study, fine art marine print. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1760590663876-ZQ1B4V4KMGF5JKCN3EK8/California+Sea+Lions+in+Seasonal+Molt+-+Channel+Islands+Harbor.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Whiskers in the Wild: Post-Storm Visitors & Harbor Life - California Sea Lions in Seasonal Molt - Channel Islands Harbor A group of California Sea Lions rests during their annual shedding period along the Channel Islands Harbor in Oxnard, California. Each year, sea lions replace their outer layer of fur as part of a natural molting cycle - a process that can take weeks and often leaves their coats patchy in color and texture. Keywords: California Sea Lion molting, seasonal shedding, Oxnard marine wildlife, Channel Islands Harbor, Ventura County nature, California coast ecology, marine mammal photography. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1760590500675-NCGEP3OKGYL69JHGT6AE/Still+Tide.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Whiskers in the Wild: Post-Storm Visitors & Harbor Life - Still Tide Resting on the rocks at Channel View Park, this California Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus) soaks in the late-afternoon sun, framed by the blue expanse of the Santa Barbara Channel. The soft light reveals subtle tones of silver and bronze in the sea lion’s coat - capturing the peaceful rhythm of harbor life as the tide slows. A calm, coastal moment from Oxnard’s shoreline that embodies both the energy and serenity of marine California. Keywords: California Sea Lion, Oxnard harbor, Channel Islands Harbor photography, Ventura County marine wildlife, coastal decor, sea lion photography print, calm ocean art. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1760590471040-X7Q8ZQY5UJ60E8IV2S30/Mallard+Ducks+in+Channel+Islands+Harbor.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Whiskers in the Wild: Post-Storm Visitors & Harbor Life - Mallard Ducks in Channel Islands Harbor A pair of Mallard ducks glides through the calm water of Channel Islands Harbor in Oxnard, California. The iridescent green head of the male contrasts beautifully with the soft brown plumage of the female - an iconic pairing seen year-round across California’s coastal wetlands and marina basins. Their reflection on the still harbor surface captures a quiet moment of connection between wildlife and the working waterfront. Keywords: Mallard ducks, Channel Islands Harbor wildlife, Ventura County birds, Oxnard harbor photography, waterfowl art print, California wetlands, coastal wildlife photography. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1760590536148-DQ96TPQS46M4NN8T2V2B/House+Finch+on+Agave.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Whiskers in the Wild: Post-Storm Visitors & Harbor Life - House Finch on Agave A female House Finch (Haemorhous mexicanus) perches atop the dried flower stalk of an agave in Channel Islands Harbor, Oxnard, California. These small, adaptable finches thrive in coastal neighborhoods and harbor parks, feeding on seeds and fruit throughout the year. Captured in warm morning light, this photo highlights the intricate contrast between the bird’s soft streaked plumage and the sculptural textures of the agave. Keywords: House Finch, Oxnard bird photography, Channel Islands Harbor wildlife, coastal California birds, agave stalk, Ventura County nature photographer, urban wildlife. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1760590571100-ALNQLR58JHQNNFRWIGF0/Coastal+Ground+Squirrel+Feeding+Observation.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Whiskers in the Wild: Post-Storm Visitors & Harbor Life - Coastal Ground Squirrel Feeding Observation A California Ground Squirrel (Otospermophilus beecheyi) pauses mid-snack among a bed of ice plant at Channel View Park in Oxnard. Known for their resourcefulness and strong coastal presence, these small mammals play a quiet but important role in local ecosystems - turning scraps of seaweed, seeds, and flowers into energy for the next generation of harbor foragers. Keywords: California Ground Squirrel, Oxnard wildlife, Channel View Park, Ventura County coastal animals, ice plant habitat, California photography print, nature observation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1760590637076-TVFA9OQKZHBLADQK2UQM/Lunch+Among+the+Succulents.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Whiskers in the Wild: Post-Storm Visitors & Harbor Life - Lunch Among the Succulents A California Ground Squirrel (Otospermophilus beecheyi) enjoys a snack among the ice plant at Channel View Park in Oxnard, California. This species is a common resident along the Ventura coast, often seen darting between rocks and succulents in search of seeds, roots, and flowers. The vibrant greens of the coastal vegetation create a natural frame for this moment of calm foraging. Keywords: California Ground Squirrel, Oxnard wildlife, coastal succulents, Channel View Park photography, Ventura County nature, ice plant ecosystem, coastal California mammals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1760590719448-22CPB1SG8YGWNEVT0F2Y/Zalophus+californianus+During+Annual+Shedding.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Whiskers in the Wild: Post-Storm Visitors & Harbor Life - Zalophus californianus During Annual Shedding Photographed during the molting season in Channel Islands Harbor, Oxnard, this California Sea Lion rests peacefully amid the process of renewing its coat. The close-up view highlights the transitional textures of the animal’s fur, an intimate glimpse into a natural seasonal cycle few people witness up close. Keywords: California Sea Lion molting, Zalophus californianus, Oxnard harbor wildlife, Channel Islands Harbor photography, Ventura County nature, coastal wildlife cycle, fine art animal print. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1760590776998-J2OQTD8RYF7124VNYYF1/Open+Sky.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Whiskers in the Wild: Post-Storm Visitors & Harbor Life - Open Sky A California Sea Lion gazes skyward from the Oxnard jetty, perfectly aligned with the distant peaks of the Channel Islands. Keywords: California Sea Lion photo, Oxnard wildlife photography, Channel Islands coast, Ventura nature photographer, marine mammal fine art, coastal minimalist decor, Channel View Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1760590766039-VHG89Y113EXLPVYCAB60/Platform+Gina+with+Anacapa+Island+beyond.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Whiskers in the Wild: Post-Storm Visitors & Harbor Life - Platform Gina with Anacapa Island Beyond Platform Gina stands five miles offshore from Oxnard, California, with the rugged cliffs of Anacapa Island rising faintly behind. Viewed from Channel View Park, this photograph juxtaposes industrial scale with natural grandeur - an enduring image of the Santa Barbara Channel’s layered history of oil, ocean, and conservation. The morning light catches both sea spray and steel, hinting at the balance still being negotiated between progress and preservation. Keywords: Platform Gina, Anacapa Island, Channel View Park Oxnard, Santa Barbara Channel, coastal California photography, Ventura County seascape, environmental art print https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1760590803672-811CO0DM5L20UHY3VHK0/The+Rock+Resters.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Whiskers in the Wild: Post-Storm Visitors & Harbor Life - The Rock Resters A cluster of California Sea Lions sleeps in a warm tangle on the rocks at Channel View Park, Oxnard. Their glossy coats glint in the afternoon sun as flippers overlap like folded wings. This image captures the social side of harbor life, where sea lions haul out to rest, molt, and warm themselves along the protected breakwaters of the Ventura coast. Keywords: California Sea Lions, Oxnard jetty wildlife, Ventura County harbor, coastal marine mammals, Channel View Park Oxnard, wildlife photography print, California coast art. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1760590719162-SLRNHEHIDBIWHNZFSXY3/Harbor+Company.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Whiskers in the Wild: Post-Storm Visitors & Harbor Life - Harbor Company A gull stands watch as several California Sea Lions nap on the breakwater at Channel View Park in Oxnard, California. Behind them, a distant fishing vessel crosses the channel. Keywords: Channel Islands Harbor, Oxnard wildlife, Ventura County coast, California Sea Lions, gull photography, harbor life, California coastal print. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1760590853336-NYOD7O3BBQY7VWXB14UL/Black+Turnstone+Eats.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Whiskers in the Wild: Post-Storm Visitors & Harbor Life - Black Turnstone Eats A close look at the foraging habits of a Black Turnstone (Arenaria melanocephala), captured mid-meal as it probes for small crustaceans among the rocks. The moment highlights the bird’s signature behavior - a sharp flick of its bill that reveals the tiny life beneath the tide. Keywords: Black Turnstone feeding, California coastal birds, Oxnard photography, Ventura County wildlife, Channel Islands Harbor, tidepool ecology, Pacific shorebird print. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1760591039363-0ZN15GNEIPRHQC3AB3H2/California+Sea+Lion+Splash+-+1.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Whiskers in the Wild: Post-Storm Visitors & Harbor Life - California Sea Lion Splash - #1 A California Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus) slips from the Channel View Park jetty into the harbor, creating a bright curtain of spray as morning light hits the rocks. Keywords: California Sea Lion, Oxnard harbor wildlife, Channel View Park, Ventura County photography, marine mammals, coastal California print, wildlife behavior. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1760591020684-WUDYMURM1LMTVAQHXHM6/California+Sea+Lion+Splash+-+2.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Whiskers in the Wild: Post-Storm Visitors & Harbor Life - California Sea Lion Splash - #2 A California Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus) slips from the Channel View Park jetty into the harbor, creating a bright curtain of spray as morning light hits the rocks. Keywords: California Sea Lion, Oxnard harbor wildlife, Channel View Park, Ventura County photography, marine mammals, coastal California print, wildlife behavior. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1760590949751-P9US7TVXEDKEYAXHSCOZ/California+Sea+Lion+Splash+-+3.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Whiskers in the Wild: Post-Storm Visitors & Harbor Life - California Sea Lion Splash - #3 A California Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus) slips from the Channel View Park jetty into the harbor, creating a bright curtain of spray as morning light hits the rocks. Keywords: California Sea Lion, Oxnard harbor wildlife, Channel View Park, Ventura County photography, marine mammals, coastal California print, wildlife behavior. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1760590930552-K5NDTN3BXKVY7C2XHYIF/California+Sea+Lion+Splash+-+4.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Whiskers in the Wild: Post-Storm Visitors & Harbor Life - California Sea Lion Splash - #4 A California Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus) slips from the Channel View Park jetty into the harbor, creating a bright curtain of spray as morning light hits the rocks. Keywords: California Sea Lion, Oxnard harbor wildlife, Channel View Park, Ventura County photography, marine mammals, coastal California print, wildlife behavior. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1760591178150-G2OBMJR69MT9TF5QO591/California+Sea+Lion+Splash+-+5+%28low+res%29.jpeg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Whiskers in the Wild: Post-Storm Visitors & Harbor Life - California Sea Lion Splash - #5 A California Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus) slips from the Channel View Park jetty into the harbor, creating a bright curtain of spray as morning light hits the rocks. Keywords: California Sea Lion, Oxnard harbor wildlife, Channel View Park, Ventura County photography, marine mammals, coastal California print, wildlife behavior. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1760591136413-S6SWF4JP7KQ15UKQO96C/California+Sea+Lion+Splash+-+6+%28lowres%29.jpeg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Whiskers in the Wild: Post-Storm Visitors & Harbor Life - California Sea Lion Splash - #6 A California Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus) slips from the Channel View Park jetty into the harbor, creating a bright curtain of spray as morning light hits the rocks. Keywords: California Sea Lion, Oxnard harbor wildlife, Channel View Park, Ventura County photography, marine mammals, coastal California print, wildlife behavior. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1760592671644-L3PH3YX2VC51AE0KLLN5/Black+Turnstone+%28Arenaria+melanocephala%29+in+the+Seafoam+%28low+res%29.jpeg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Whiskers in the Wild: Post-Storm Visitors & Harbor Life - Black Turnstone (Arenaria melanocephala) in the Seafoam A Black Turnstone picks its way across the tide-washed rocks of Channel View Park, Oxnard. Found mostly along the Pacific coast, these small shorebirds feed among barnacles and drift debris, turning stones to uncover hidden invertebrates. Their dark plumage and quick, deliberate movements make them easy to miss. Keywords: Black Turnstone, Oxnard shorebirds, Ventura County coast, Channel Islands Harbor, coastal bird photography, Pacific shorebird species, tidepool wildlife. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1760591105422-SGGDEV2D2V52NYBW9LJP/California+Sea+Lion+Splash+-+7+%28lowres%29.jpeg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Whiskers in the Wild: Post-Storm Visitors & Harbor Life - California Sea Lion Splash - #7 A California Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus) slips from the Channel View Park jetty into the harbor, creating a bright curtain of spray as morning light hits the rocks. Keywords: California Sea Lion, Oxnard harbor wildlife, Channel View Park, Ventura County photography, marine mammals, coastal California print, wildlife behavior. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1759964405526-G330QWGIKG34KR0JW0YS/Salt+Noelle+-+Admire+from+Afar.png BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Whiskers in the Wild: Post-Storm Visitors & Harbor Life - Admire from Afar (Copy) Admire from Afar is Salt + Noelle’s ethical wildlife photography philosophy: always use telephoto lenses, never bait or disturb animals, and prioritize their well-being over the shot. By keeping a respectful distance and sharing only authentic, unstaged moments, we honor wild animals and inspire others to experience nature responsibly. https://saltnoelle.com/blog/whiskers-in-the-wild-sea-lion-rescue-silver-strand monthly 0.5 2025-10-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/18b26328-f31b-44ae-acf4-36da524c05f1/Harbor+Resident.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Whiskers in the Wild: From Surf to Siesta - A Day in the Life of Silver Strand’s Sea Lions - Only here for the view? Jump to the gallery below to see all the photos in full resolution. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/c45c9e38-f84b-44bd-aff7-ece3384c2773/signoff-sn.png BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Whiskers in the Wild: From Surf to Siesta - A Day in the Life of Silver Strand’s Sea Lions https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1759959956023-VVCOVVJ2GM7FMCYLIJLA/Head+Held+High.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Whiskers in the Wild: From Surf to Siesta - A Day in the Life of Silver Strand’s Sea Lions - Head Held High A proud California sea lion rises from the sand, eyes half-closed against the breeze, perfectly framed by the blue expanse of sea. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1759959884815-WZKJ8K3HZL9A24DEQ1Y7/Observing+You.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Whiskers in the Wild: From Surf to Siesta - A Day in the Life of Silver Strand’s Sea Lions - Observing You A California sea lion observes beachgoers from afar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1759959825019-L3QXFZHVYNK2W59ZNC9P/Claimed+Corner.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Whiskers in the Wild: From Surf to Siesta - A Day in the Life of Silver Strand’s Sea Lions - Claimed Corner California sea lions on marina dock with one sea lion vocalizing and splashing water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1759959805263-HR88LI6BTVKJF31RWN40/Harbor+Resident.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Whiskers in the Wild: From Surf to Siesta - A Day in the Life of Silver Strand’s Sea Lions - Harbor Resident A single sea lion barks from the dock as another splashes into the harbor below, life in constant motion on the marina’s edge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1759960272039-UB4BY0JTM5CF5YXM4MOU/Red+Edge+of+the+Tide.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Whiskers in the Wild: From Surf to Siesta - A Day in the Life of Silver Strand’s Sea Lions - Red Edge of the Tide A black oystercatcher pauses mid-stride, its crimson bill wet with salt as it probes the tide line for shellfish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1759959957040-7JOTGX2PST4P1T9YI38N/Weight+of+the+Ocean.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Whiskers in the Wild: From Surf to Siesta - A Day in the Life of Silver Strand’s Sea Lions - Weight of the Ocean A mature male California sea lion, coated in sand, lifts its head toward the horizon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1759960201890-JKRCNJK96KR6YN9EYN3L/CIWMI+-+Rescue+1.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Whiskers in the Wild: From Surf to Siesta - A Day in the Life of Silver Strand’s Sea Lions - CIMWI Rescue #1 A to-be-rescued California sea lion lying on the beach before being netted by Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife Institute responders. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1759960155152-BGHYA9PCT7DT4U3P208D/CIWMI+-+Rescue+2.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Whiskers in the Wild: From Surf to Siesta - A Day in the Life of Silver Strand’s Sea Lions - CIMWI Rescue #2 Marine wildlife rescuers carefully handle a California sea lion using a protective net on the beach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1759960193361-8QRLYMIJQOIXHWDRCZ0N/CIWMI+-+Rescue+3.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Whiskers in the Wild: From Surf to Siesta - A Day in the Life of Silver Strand’s Sea Lions - CIMWI Rescue #3 Wildlife rescuers in blue CIWMI shirts lift a stranded sea lion into a safety net during a beach rescue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1759960143446-2J70OLZLNMWW3EVP8MWV/CIWMI+-+Rescue+4.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Whiskers in the Wild: From Surf to Siesta - A Day in the Life of Silver Strand’s Sea Lions - CIMWI Rescue #4 Wildlife rescuers in blue CIWMI shirts lift a sea lion into a safety net during a beach rescue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1759960077310-AQNTDB2AIH586DPDFFSG/CIWMI+-+Rescue+6.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Whiskers in the Wild: From Surf to Siesta - A Day in the Life of Silver Strand’s Sea Lions - CIMWI Rescue #5 Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife Institute volunteers transfer a rescued sea lion from the net to a crate for transport. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1759960092474-92JH6HKZ4UX1928A6QJF/CIWMI+-+Rescue+5.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Whiskers in the Wild: From Surf to Siesta - A Day in the Life of Silver Strand’s Sea Lions - CIMWI Rescue #5 Two CIWMI rescuers check on a sea lion resting beside its transport crate during a beach rescue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1759960022964-Q8JFP64XO4TF8LNCZ3NG/CIWMI+-+Rescue+7.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Whiskers in the Wild: From Surf to Siesta - A Day in the Life of Silver Strand’s Sea Lions - CIMWI Rescue #6 Two wildlife rescuers set up a transport crate on the shoreline as part of a marine mammal rescue effort. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1759960047003-735QK7FOHMVDSSUYGUOR/CIWMI+-+Rescue+8.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Whiskers in the Wild: From Surf to Siesta - A Day in the Life of Silver Strand’s Sea Lions - CIMWI Rescue #7 After a careful effort, the CIMWI volunteers rescue the sea lion from Silver Strand Beach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1759959884834-QY3ZDXIDH0MESTNRXYEM/Quiet+Watcher.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Whiskers in the Wild: From Surf to Siesta - A Day in the Life of Silver Strand’s Sea Lions - Quiet Watcher A black-crowned night heron perches among willowy leaves, its red eye fixed in calm focus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1759960260962-5AUPYSWXF3DEIPQU8TZ7/Under+the+Sun.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Whiskers in the Wild: From Surf to Siesta - A Day in the Life of Silver Strand’s Sea Lions - Under the Sun California sea lions rest on a sun-drenched dock, their sleek bodies piled together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1759960263426-L6GRBWG216GV7OBCD94B/Tide-Line+Hunter.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Whiskers in the Wild: From Surf to Siesta - A Day in the Life of Silver Strand’s Sea Lions - Tide-Line Hunter A black oystercatcher searches the shallows for mussels and crabs, its vivid orange bill cutting through the color of the tide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1759964405526-G330QWGIKG34KR0JW0YS/Salt+Noelle+-+Admire+from+Afar.png BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Whiskers in the Wild: From Surf to Siesta - A Day in the Life of Silver Strand’s Sea Lions - Admire from Afar Admire from Afar is Salt + Noelle’s ethical wildlife photography philosophy: always use telephoto lenses, never bait or disturb animals, and prioritize their well-being over the shot. By keeping a respectful distance and sharing only authentic, unstaged moments, we honor wild animals and inspire others to experience nature responsibly. https://saltnoelle.com/blog/whiskers-in-the-wild-silverstrand-video monthly 0.5 2025-10-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/c45c9e38-f84b-44bd-aff7-ece3384c2773/signoff-sn.png BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Whiskers in the Wild: Sea Lion Colony in Motion at Silver Strand Beach https://saltnoelle.com/blog/whiskers-in-the-wild-portraits-sunsets monthly 0.5 2025-10-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/0ddc7944-91b8-4db8-958f-b00f1f55ee85/Whiskers+%26+Waves.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Whiskers in the Wild: Portraits, Personalities, and Painted Skies Only here for the view? Jump to the gallery below to see all the photos in full resolution. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/acbcea1e-f089-4e1c-9a9c-2a450bfa55fa/sealionweek4.png BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Whiskers in the Wild: Portraits, Personalities, and Painted Skies - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/c45c9e38-f84b-44bd-aff7-ece3384c2773/signoff-sn.png BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Whiskers in the Wild: Portraits, Personalities, and Painted Skies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1758057976410-5ACF8DN8GSTS3OIJ38CE/Whiskers+%26+Waves.jpg BlogBlog & Photo Essays - Whiskers in the Wild: Portraits, Personalities, and Painted Skies - Whiskers & Waves Water still dripping from its whiskers, this California sea lion surfaces for a close look. 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Like a quiet watcher, this headland appears to keep vigil over the channel and the boats that pass below. The scene captures the enduring sense of presence and wonder found in our national parks, reflecting the ongoing relationship between people, the sea, and California’s wild coast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/3493c4ba-6c35-4423-978e-237bebee8070/sea-otter-pup-and-mother-close-up-morro-bay.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle Two sea otters floating on water, engaging in playful interaction, with one holding the other's paws. Captured with a telephoto lens and/or teleconverter, always admiring from afar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/d4e55c7f-b2da-4137-8dca-a7c758ecfa62/Hot-Dogs-On-A-Roller.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle Close-up of dark, textured sand dunes with gentle ripples and soft light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/2b96cd52-022a-421d-8588-dbfa67e76f44/Tidal+Tension+copy.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle Two sea otters in the water, one biting the other's head, displaying playful behavior. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/4b812b9a-84ec-4287-87ae-1c5c1e171a15/California+Sister+Open+Wings.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle A butterfly with orange, black, white, and blue markings perched on a gray and brown rock among other multicolored rocks. California Sister. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/d3c0bc93-dd52-45a4-9383-95c0cd55a0a2/sparring-close-up-wide.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle Two seals on the sandy beach engaging in playful or social behavior, with one seal's mouth open. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/5505080c-228e-425c-8d7b-aa9aa14be531/Channel+Islands+with+Ocean+and+Wake.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle Ocean view with blue water, distant mountains of Channel Islands National Park, and sunset sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/c68f7734-accf-40a7-8f97-070ad25d48ea/Common+Dolphin+Arch.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle Two dolphins swimming in the ocean with visible dorsal fins and splashing water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/9dd85ba4-c8a5-4f2c-b146-95904de821e5/Prisoner%27s+Harbor+Chains+%28lowres%29.jpeg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle Close-up of rusted metal chains on a dock boat with a view of the ocean, a hillside with trees, and an Island Packers vessel moored in the background. Shot at Prisoner's Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, Channel Islands National Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/753a16e3-4d09-4e65-bca9-dc7e4f8f0e5a/sea-otter-pup-on-mothers-chest-morro-bay.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle A sea otter floating in the water, looking to the side. 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Painted Cave, Santa Cruz Island, Channel Islands National Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/ace6d6ff-0176-4370-949c-95f9f2000e23/sea-lion-mouths-open.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle Two seals appear to be playfully biting each other's heads in the water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/4c999de5-c2d1-4e2a-8f45-00376ad6b345/Painted+Cave+%28Vertical%29+%28low+res%29.jpeg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle A natural cave with an arched opening, surrounded by rocky, moss-covered walls, and water at the entrance reflecting the rocks. Painted Cave, Santa Cruz Island, Channel Islands National Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/18289aa1-5457-453f-95eb-e3607fa7620a/The-Watchman%27s-Gaze.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle A close-up of a sea lion sitting on rocks with sunlight reflecting on its face and body. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/30b8f4b8-09e2-4660-8407-242fffc170af/Santa+Cruz+Island+from+the+Islander.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle View from a boat showing blue ocean water, distant cliffs, and a partly cloudy sky, with boat railing in the foreground. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/d7a128eb-b233-40bc-80be-db66b252ae2b/sea-otter-family-drift-morro-bay.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle Three sea otters in the ocean water. Captured with a telephoto lens and/or teleconverter, always admiring from afar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/8f31eda0-4c9b-45a8-9e83-831f86b4a759/Coastal+Fault+%28Small%29.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle Rough ocean water crashing between large, jagged rocks along a shoreline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/2c09db41-73e5-4603-9a09-9308960b92fe/Channel-Island-Dredging.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle A large red and white ship with industrial equipment and antennas on the deck, seen from a sandy beach with some greenery in the foreground. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/b9fdc696-4493-4ee4-a7b4-6e8bc1e3e9f4/glasstide-saltnoelle.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle Calm ocean waves crashing on sandy beach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/841a4d22-788a-40da-a827-13851b73fe49/Homestead+Views.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle A rural 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Close-up of a sleeping sea lion resting on a brown surface with another sea lion in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/c247994a-522b-45a0-ac9b-586cb3396e55/Sunset-Boats-Channel-Islands.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle Two boats sailing on calm water with an island in the background during sunset or sunrise. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/3b86cc69-4c09-47a9-b341-e989c91c54ce/The+Colony+in+Waters.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle A group of California sea lions in the water, some with open mouths, engaging in social behavior. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/c5b04946-a07d-4486-b701-a05eb6db3a63/Dockside+Doze+copy.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle A group of california sea lions resting on rocks near water, with one seal looking directly at the camera. 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https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/cdb417a4-c5a8-4c61-9bd4-63cc70486831/Arch+Rock+Santa+Cruz+Island.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle A large rock formation with a natural arch extending into the water, with guano on top, and a hillside covered with sparse bushes in the background. Shot on Santa Cruz Island, Channel Islands National Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/96d6270a-0248-4d61-920d-9669fafd74fd/Raft+Companions+copy.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle Three otters floating on water, with their heads and upper bodies visible, some with identification tags. Shot in Moss Landing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/f5fd5f50-7d9a-40d6-9481-b42498314796/Resting+Signal+copy.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle A Brandt's Cormorant with dark feathers and a blue patch on its throat, sitting on a nest made of twigs and moss, with a cloudy sky in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/72283a91-8d67-46a4-a474-6a575ec76f74/Vertical+Sea+Lion+Sunset.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle Two California sea lions rest in front of a volleyball net at sunset on Hollywood Beach in Oxnard, CA. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/13cb128e-9bb4-42b6-85d7-5248ea7630b7/Waterborne+Grace+copy.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle A sea otter floating on its back in the water, holding and grooming its front paw. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/3c341215-f095-4d87-9562-cafad92c6502/Seal+With+A+Kiss+copy.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle Harbor seals resting and grooming on a green mossy shoreline with various seabirds nearby and in the water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/e9583a79-f158-4ff5-ba7e-b22aeac66b88/Serenity%27s+Spiral+copy.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle Close-up of a green succulent plant with overlapping leaves arranged in a spiral pattern. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/45655c4f-4e80-41f4-b2f7-307a08651dc3/Head+Held+High.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle A california sea lion sitting on the sandy beach with the ocean in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/8b480bf3-e97a-4d57-b7eb-66856830d943/Stretch+%26+Stillness++copy.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle A group of brown and gray pelicans standing on the muddy shore near the water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/b8982cd5-cf3c-4588-b553-c5d31724f3e9/Texture+of+the+Tide+copy+2.jpeg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle Open ocean with rippling blue water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/69854a59-a6de-4e7e-a88a-b0cb7be17a1b/Carpinteria+Bluffs+Bench+View.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle A coastal scene with a sandy beach, green bushes, a fallen log, and a large, weathered tree with roots on a hillside. In the background, there are ships and cranes near the water, under an overcast sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/49f1db0b-b0e2-4abc-8b0f-97312cb6c40c/Pelican-In-Flight-Islands.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle A seagull flying over the water with an offshore oil rig and mountainous coastline in the background at sunset. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/752805c9-26b1-41f7-ba92-bd10b36d6017/The+Lookout+copy.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle A baby seal peeking out of water next to a larger seal in a calm water setting with floating green plants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/d595c3da-ca45-49fc-b956-ecd1ca03f82e/Pier+with+Crane+and+Boat.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle Oil drilling platform with a crane, connected to a small tugboat, extending into the ocean with distant ships and a cloudy sky in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/add7b726-1d72-493d-af75-8a92a80e242f/Vertical+Waves.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle The image shows ocean waves crashing onto a sandy beach with some rocks partially submerged in the water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/060a7455-c897-4615-9356-e224d479c078/Quiet+Crunch.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle A sea otter holding a crab in its mouth. Captured with a telephoto lens and/or teleconverter, always admiring from afar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/5df9872c-9347-4523-a3e3-9154b02efbf5/Ants+on+Eucalyptus.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle Close-up of a wooden surface with ants crawling on it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/a4327725-1226-4c91-b4cf-3c56e6c8c818/elephant-seal-closeup-tear-stain.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle Close-up of a seal lying on a sandy beach, facing the camera with its head resting on the ground. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/610e94a8-cbcd-45da-9ad0-259579e54630/Lemonade+Berry.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle Close-up of a cluster of red berries on a plant with green leaves and grayish-white, fuzzy foliage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1a03d11f-3e78-49c2-90f6-f41a29eef8a1/squi-saltnoelle.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle Three ground squirrels on sandy terrain, one with its mouth open, one scratching itself, and one peeking out from behind. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/d01fc33a-089f-4271-b987-c9b53f349548/Zzyzx+Fountain.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle A clear blue sky over a desert landscape with palm trees reflected in a body of water, with mountains in the background. Shot in Zzyzx, California. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/6a6a723a-afac-46a9-b05c-c67f9a6bc092/Ahhhh+Relaxation.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle A close-up of a california sea lion with eyes closed, head tilted up, partially submerged in water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/f860cc2f-ab57-4288-b188-693f2828b1ac/sea-lions-dredge-pipe-group.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle Sea lions resting on a rusty yellow, black, and orange barge in the water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/9196eafe-f2c0-482d-bb96-8bbe3e2296e1/Bird+Rock+Sea+Lions.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle Sea lions lounging on rocks near the ocean https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/4434fcf7-3709-4a21-ab10-00286692e057/bat-star.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle Close-up of a red and white sea star on a rocky shoreline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/2fb04f59-7392-491b-a0c8-f5b74c760ae3/Open+Wide.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle Two sea lions with open mouths in the water, appearing to vocalize or communicate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/2406f41a-e40a-428d-a639-0b31c472f337/Just+A+Girl.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle California sea lions on rocks with seagulls nearby, bathed in warm sunlight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/2b1dc2cf-1029-4f17-9e3a-a774b7b6f7c5/Coastal+Ground+Squirrel+Feeding+Observation.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle A squirrel holding a brown leaf in its mouth, standing among green succulent plants. Captured with a telephoto lens and/or teleconverter, always admiring from afar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/8e6de55f-8b73-4832-bbfd-7dbf26aaf5cf/mother-sea-otter-with-pup-facing-camera.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle Two sea otters floating on water, one looking at the camera and the other with its head turned to the side. Captured with a telephoto lens and/or teleconverter, always admiring from afar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/65418f6b-549f-4703-b2d6-f4a69ea44c10/Pals.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle Two California sea lions engaging in a playful or fighting interaction in the water, with their heads close together and mouths open. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/42c051cd-7a0a-44a8-9b11-c1bdb8151178/Scoping+You+Out.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle A California sea lion peeking out of the water with calm ocean surroundings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/f390d9ef-a417-4ded-9fed-b03ae3d1d199/Sea+Lions+on+Silver+Strand+Beach.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle California sea lions resting on the beach as surfers enjoy the ocean waves with a cityscape and antennas in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/dd229f25-ccc6-4003-91c6-686dfbacde35/Beachside+Slumber.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle Three California sea lions sleeping close together on the sand, with their eyes closed and faces relaxed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/2c3915e5-1841-4056-9f45-9f7ecc5109c3/Egret+in+Focus.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle Close-up of a white snowy egret with a long black beak and a yellow patch near its eye, standing near water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/3967d605-70a0-4332-b67c-8e6006bd5cff/Red+Edge+of+the+Tide.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle Close-up of a black oystercatcher, with a striking orange beak and an orange ring around its eye, standing near water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/2cbec1e7-f433-4d97-b197-45379be07896/Weight+of+the+Ocean.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle A close-up of a sea lion sitting on a sandy beach with the ocean in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/e92e6128-2b5f-4e2a-9b12-55c027170cd6/San+Miguel+Coasts.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, rocky hills with green patches, and deep blue ocean water. San Miguel Island, Cuyler Harbor, Channel Islands National Park, California. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/f6cd2fff-bd4c-46c8-a540-bef7f12a6d48/Carpinteria+Bluffs+Crane+View.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle Cliffside view of a boat docked near the rocky shoreline, with overcast sky and sparse vegetation in the foreground. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/d1a0f8f8-73cb-4e1b-b168-3aea514c2f19/Sun+Salute.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle Two sea lions resting on rocks near the beach, with the ocean and a boat in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/4848f832-d76a-4cfd-ad8a-f0d443c7d7da/Carpinteria+Bluffs+Sign.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle Close-up image of a bronze plaque titled "Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve and Playing Fields" with inscriptions about conservation and partnership. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/26dd3761-b134-4ad2-8dd1-efa45b750c58/Platform+Gina+with+Anacapa+Island+beyond.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle Offshore oil rig in the ocean with mountainous background and rocks in the foreground. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/4d352c3e-b1fc-43d7-aee0-00aba66d2e69/Wave+Fishing+Malibu.jpeg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle A person fishing on the beach near rocks with ocean waves in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/c89ea15e-c090-44af-b650-c887cf06673c/Harbor+Company.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle Seagull and sea lion resting on rocks at the beach, with a blurred background of the ocean, mountains, and a boat in the water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/61903d77-4884-4fc9-be63-b8739bf85af3/Bird+Rock+-+Birds+and+Sea+Lions.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle A large group of sea lions and birds resting on a rocky cliff by the ocean. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/54760d58-4331-49bb-866d-b770938e482e/Held+Afloat.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle A sea otter swimming in a body of water with its head above the surface, holding an otter pup on its stomach. Captured with a telephoto lens and/or teleconverter, always admiring from afar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/877adb33-c591-4cb0-9a4a-de7e561bdc42/17+Mile+Drive+Views.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle Rocky coastline with pink flowering bushes and the ocean in the background under a cloudy sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/d4b2587d-dfb9-4d48-9810-5abda1f64286/Monarchs+at+Pismo.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle A cluster of monarch butterflies gathered on eucalyptus tree branches with green leaves against a backdrop of blue sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/4e689cae-bbc9-4bf8-a277-493594596ba3/Morro+Bay+Liveaboards.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle Boats docked in a calm harbor with mountains in the background and a shoreline with trees and rocks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/46fe22a7-5752-43b6-b2fd-c974c201fa54/Zzyzx+Birds.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle A black bird with a white beak and red eyes floating on a calm blue body of water. Shot in Zzyzx, California. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/5f4e484e-b787-4062-b17f-8db5a40c3810/Bird+in+Desert.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle A black bird standing on rocks in a desert landscape with mountains in the background. Shot in Zzyzx, California. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/a03d7ea4-f601-42e1-9273-1c5850e7b323/Brown+Pelican+Side.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle A close-up of a brown pelican with a long beak, floating on water with gentle ripples. Captured with a telephoto lens and/or teleconverter, always admiring from afar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/cb265408-6bd9-4345-9894-c45f5693aee9/Beachside+Cliffs.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle A rocky beach with large formations on the right and in the background, some seabirds perched on rocks, waves washing onto the sandy shore, under a partly cloudy blue sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1408d265-8280-4445-8ee9-d244cc6d4ea2/Child%E2%80%99s+Play.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle A seal lying on sandy beach next to a yellow plastic children's sand shovel. Captured with a telephoto lens and/or teleconverter, always admiring from afar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/3c60335f-82fb-4b99-972f-4cafc4fcf015/Resting+Duck.jpeg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle A duck resting among leaves and branches near Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/4e6c0f61-c7d8-472e-9dc4-42618568db98/Zzyzx+Palm.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle A desert landscape with a palm tree near a body of water, a duck swimming, and mountains in the background under a clear blue sky. Shot in Zzyzx, California. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/2440ee02-fbbe-413f-8da9-c7976b094df7/Malibu+Shores.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle Beach with rocks and gentle waves under a partly cloudy sky in Malibu, California. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/2486da16-045d-43b5-a4e5-1f24547eec25/Carpinteria+Bluffs+Views.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle A scenic view of a coastline with sandy beach, rocky shoreline, cliffs covered in greenery, and ocean waves under a partly cloudy sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/bbe4de0c-11f9-41f0-99bf-b9af8476b11c/Autumn+Harvest.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle Yellow diamond-shaped sign on a blue structure that reads 'NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY'. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/a0b7e2c7-9b4d-40c4-92eb-5f8087d3c3cd/Tower+in+the+Sun.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle Silhouette of an oil or water tower against a bright orange sunset sky with power lines in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/f7d7e8a3-cd49-4889-a30d-809b0824542f/sea-otter-peeking-through-kelp-morro-bay.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle Sea otter floating on water holding a piece of seaweed. Captured with a telephoto lens and/or teleconverter, always admiring from afar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/cbf4ed58-f401-4d7a-949e-a6f010c1de7d/sea-lion-colony-shoreline.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle A large group of sea lions on a sandy beach near the ocean, some swimming in the water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/d1c57257-c96f-4767-a759-dab6b4c3f387/pelican-in-command.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle A group of seagulls and a pelican on rocky shoreline by the ocean, with waves crashing against rocks in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/8b5a2b69-5736-4778-96ee-8ce04f9f7aa7/house-finches-rocks-01.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle Two small birds with red and brown feathers perched on a rocky surface outdoors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/392aa155-e4ec-4726-b607-513b2dbf0749/sea-lion-upright-water.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle A sea lion in the water with its head raised and looking upward, near a moss-covered rock. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/d567ebbb-bd6b-47c6-9077-47e5d2d2e1a5/sea-lions-greeting-on-pipe-downres.jpeg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle Sea lions resting and interacting on a rusted industrial pipe floating on water, with some sea lions yawning and others lying down. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/11628391-6d8e-40b0-b952-80b95ca1f93f/gulls-in-malibu.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle A group of seagulls standing on moss-covered rocks near the water's edge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/9eab44d6-8ddf-4f7d-996f-ee99ccade92c/buoy.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle A white buoy floating on calm water with a blue rope on top, with a blurred shoreline and hills in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/c79f5c53-0091-488a-8f4e-4b0aabbec1b3/warning-hazard-ahead.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle A warning sign on rocks near the water at sunset, warning of hazardous conditions and advising extreme caution. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/537a269d-5850-4f76-8307-288784d71781/kelp-wave.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle Seaweed on ocean waves near shoreline https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/1c8592ea-4ff8-4aaf-be88-c3e4b31fb759/beach-sparring-elephant-seals.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle Group of seals resting on the sandy beach near the water with waves in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67e0bf000fa626419eac846a/bae65d73-732d-486b-a199-23f61e6588db/Pelican-Pre-Flight.jpg Selected Work | Salt + Noelle A pelican floating in the water with outstretched wings, showing its large bill and distinctive markings. 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