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Loreah Winlow
Photo Date:
08/29/2018
Beautiful canopied trees leading out to the lake.
Loreah Winlow
Photo Date:
08/29/2018
Great blue heron.
Loreah Winlow
Photo Date:
08/29/2018
Here's the first peak at the lake on the right side of the trail leading in!
Loreah Winlow
Photo Date:
08/29/2018
Bridge out across Oso Flaco Lake.
Loreah Winlow
Photo Date:
08/29/2018
Bird watchers taking in the sites.
Loreah Winlow
Photo Date:
08/29/2018
Oso Flaco Lake is full of life! You could sit here quietly for hours and see new things the whole time.
Loreah Winlow
Photo Date:
08/29/2018
The boardwalk is incredible because it is ADA accessible all the way to the beach overlook.
Loreah Winlow
Photo Date:
08/29/2018
Throughout the walk to the beach there are a few areas to stop and rest. Excellent bird watching opportunities!
Loreah Winlow
Photo Date:
08/29/2018
Can you believe this is in the middle of a sand dune system?
Loreah Winlow
Photo Date:
08/29/2018
Protected sand dunes for a few different threatened species, such as the snowy plover and the least tern.
Loreah Winlow
Photo Date:
08/29/2018
Beach access to incredible views!
Loreah Winlow
Photo Date:
08/29/2018
San Luis Bay and all its aviary wonders.
Loreah Winlow
Photo Date:
08/29/2018
Taking in the views from the Oso Flaco Lake Trail.