This is a very interesting stop for nature lovers. You can visit the little history museum, then walk to the rookery. The birds are bountiful, so you must just accept that there will be an associated smell. Do visit, just don't plan on picnicking there.
Heron and Cormorant Rookery, Morro Bay
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Heron and Cormorant Rookery
Morro Bay, CA
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Ranked #8 of 11 attractions in Morro Bay
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Activities: Birdwatching
Description: Located in Morro Bay National Estuary, this is a popular place to view a variety of birds.
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You are not guaranteed to see lots of birds when you go to this site. This is a fenced off area of the coastline in Morro Bay State Park very near the Natural History Museum. I have been there on two separate occasions, once last August and again in January a few weeks ago. On one occasion I did see...
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Cayucos, California
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This is an amazing rookery of great blue herons and cormorants. Yes, when visiting a rookery (any ole rookery) one encounters smells. Keep vicks vapor rub handy and enjoy. My husband and I (locals) have the rookery on our "To Do List," from March to May. Have I mentioned that great blue herons look prehistoric...?
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Moorpark, California
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We were able to see the Heron Rookery from our Half-day Kayaking trip with Central Coast Outdoors. We were able to see the Great Heron's from the kayaks and able to get really close.
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Eureka, California, United States
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Wonderful birds- warming themselves in the red light.
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Buellton, California
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A large grove of trees at the edge of Morro Bay hosts the rookery. The nests are high, so binoculars and a telephoto lens are helpful. You can see the chicks and parents feeding, and hear them calling back & forth. Very cool.
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