It has been a while since I've made time to share more of my Oregon vacation photos. It has been busy at work, and I've relished every occasion to get out and about, so will have more to share on that account as well. But, for now, to return to the story where I left off ...
The campground Cyndi and I visited was near the town of Bandon, and this lighthouse guards the entrance to the bay and harbor.
The Pelicans were feeding, and the Heerman's Gulls were attempting to steal fish from the Pelicans. The Pelicans would fly until they spotted a fish, then plummet into the water, at the last minute folding back their wings and piercing the water like a huge dart. 
It was a blustery day, and there were not many people at the beach today! 
I can't begin to describe the brisk wind. It picked up spindrift from the ocean and blew it ashore. I was soon shivering before the power of the sea breeze, and retreated to the car to warm up and clean my camera lens.
Even the Heerman's Gulls (the darker ones with red bills) and Western Gulls were hunkered down in the parking lot, all facing into the wind.
Sometimes the fog rolled in, other times the sun broke through. We drove up the coast and explored the many beaches and headlands.
The Beach Pea enjoys the sandy environment doused by salt spray.
We visited Bandon on three occasions and dined there twice.
To escape the chill wind, we drove around behind the dunes to a protected lagoon where this Snowy Egret was watching for fish.
A Raven harassed one of the many Turkey Vultures we saw, hurrying it out of the Raven's territory. Turkey Vultures were just about the most numerous bird we saw ... well, I guess they were easier to count than the myriad gulls.
Wherever the coast provided steep cliffs the Pigeon Guillemot had nesting areas and they clung to the steep faces with their bright red feet.
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Beautiful photos!
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