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The paddle starts near the dunes of Moss Landing State Beach.
Heading up the slough.
Great blue heron.
Birds lined up on an old structure.
Harbor seals dozing on the beach.
Seagrass and clouds.
Big sky above the slough.
Pelican sentinel.
The hunter.
Bright wildflowers adorn the banks.
Lone seagull.
The otters were mildly curious.
Remnants of the past.
Observation platform over the slough.
Moss Landing powerplant dominates the horizon.
The otters were unconcerned about the kayaks.
Brown pelicans in formation.
View of the slough from the observation platform.