Photos 08Jul20 – There were a lot of waders but very few were not in the wrong place to make images of them. the sun was low and right in my eye. One disadvantage of getting up early for a shoot over water – the sparkles wreak havoc on the sensor. Most were overexposed by a lot, as many were out of focus. This occurred during the pandemic. I was still learning and had no luck yet with bright light shooting.
There were a few that came out okay and they are here. I had Avocets, Stilts and Pipers to shoot at from a long way off. The squirrel who greeted me coming and going, and that sparrow I think with the bug in its beak. There was also a march hawk who got too close to the Avocets. One chased it off. The bridge is the San Mateo/Hayward Bridge. One egret I got a good shot of but going away.
Photos 08Jul20
Photoshoot: Hayward Interpretive Center July 8, 2020
Here is a concise write-up on the Hayward Shoreline and the foundation’s work, tailored for your blog:
Discovering the Hayward Shoreline
The Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center, supported by the Hayward Area Recreation & Park District (H.A.R.D.) Foundation, serves as a crucial gateway to the intricate ecology of the San Francisco Bay Estuary. Perched on stilts directly above a vibrant salt marsh, the center provides the community with a unique window into a dynamic wetland ecosystem that connects people to the natural world.
The shoreline itself boasts a rich mosaic of natural landscapes, spanning nearly seven miles of diked trails along the bay. Visitors can traverse mudflats, salt marshes, grasslands, and historic salt evaporation ponds that have been undergoing careful tidal restoration since 1980. This thriving habitat forms a complex web of life where microscopic plankton and benthic organisms sustain a dazzling array of marine invertebrates, resident fish, and migratory shorebirds.
Through dedicated funding and partnerships, the H.A.R.D. Foundation helps sustain the center’s vital educational and recreational initiatives. This includes hosting interactive exhibits in the Delfino Wetland Habitat Room, weekend nature hikes, youth summer camps, and essential school field trips. By supporting these efforts, the foundation ensures the shoreline remains an accessible, protected space that inspires environmental stewardship for generations to come.
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