A flock of sanderlings (Calidris alba) relax on the beach.
Pelecanus occidentalis flock on water 2013 01-05 SB Channel-160
A flock of black-vented shearwaters (Puffinus opithomelas) take flight as the boat passes by.
Phalocrocorax penicillatus flock on water 2012 09-29 SB Channel-001
A flock of Red-necked Phalaropes (Phalaropus lobatus) feeding on krill, and resting.
A flock of Phalaropes (Phalaropus lobatus) sitting on an oceanic front.  These tiny shorebirds are frequently found far offshore feeding on planktonic organisms such as krill and fish eggs.
Phalocrocorax flock on water 2012 04-07 SB Channel-001
Phalocrocorax penicillatus flock on water 2012 03-24 SB Channel-002
Brandt's Cormorants (Phalocrocorax penicillatus) at Chinese Harbor, Santa Cruz Island.
A flock of sanderlings (Calidris alba) relax on the beach.
A flock of sanderlings (Calidris alba) relax on the beach.
A flock of sanderlings (Calidris alba) relax on the beach.
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