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An egret flying over the slough.
Park benches set around the slough.
A popular hike through the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve.
Boardwalk into the slough.
Clearly marked trail.
Easy hiking.
Trail to Parson's Overlook.
Parson's Slough Overlook.
Abundance of wildlife.
Endangered brown pelican.
Park bench on the Five Fingers Loop.
Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve.
Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve.
Nearby Moss Landing Power Plant.
This land has a heavy human presence.
Symptom of sudden oak death.
The trails are well marked throughout.
Stairs to the wildlife blind.
Inside the blind.
Beautiful day at Elkhorn Slough.
Trail to the dairy farm.
Barn at the dairy farm.
A viewing platform at Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve.
Picnic area at the visitor's center.