Taking a drive through Route 166 from the 5 North, we decided to take a detour through the Rancho Guadalupe Dunes Preserve. This preserve is a beautiful stretch of beach which is home to many type of animals, including some endangered species.
Walking just a few steps from the parking lot gives one the feeling that they’ve arrived on another planet.
This vantage point provides a clear view of the Santa Maria River and Valley from the Dunes.
Seagulls flying over the Santa Maria River
This part of the Santa Maria River’s terrain is like a marsh. If you look on the horizon of the image, you can actually see where the river meets the ocean.
Juju said,
March 2, 2009 @ 3:26 pm
It’s beautiful… and you know what; you’re narrative is just fine. You worry to much! =) Love you <3
Western Snowy Plover « Hai Chiizu! (はいチーズ!) said,
March 3, 2009 @ 12:37 pm
[...] As mentioned in my previous post, one of the endangered species that inhabits the Rancho Guadalupe Dunes is the Western Snowy Plover, or Frailecito “Little Friar”. In Venezuela, these birds [...]
Grant Wilson said,
April 7, 2009 @ 1:42 am
This is a spectacular set of images. Thank you for the perspective.
Nicely done.