We LOVE watching the Brown Pelicans in Elkhorn Slough! In the summer we see thousands of them soaring overhead, resting on the banks, and plunge diving for their food. #pelicans #BirdingParadise #elcatexperience #elkhornslough #montereybay
Harbor seals are one of Elkhorn Slough’s resident species. During our tours, we see these nocturnal fishers napping in the sun along the slough’s muddy banks. #elkhornslough #elcatexperience #elkhornslough #ecotourism #seemonterey
We love watching the diverse wildlife of Elkhorn Slough share the calm ecosystem in peace ✌️ #elcatexperience #FullyElectric #elkhornslough #montereybay
This is the view from the El Cat, calm water brimming with wildlife. Are you in for the #elcatexperience? #elkhornslough #montereybay #wildlifetour #FullyElectric
We don’t have to travel far to see otters. This mom and pup pair were perfectly happy foraging for mussels in the Moss Landing Harbor. #otterguarantee #elcatexperience #FullyElectric #montereybay
Reflections of Elkhorn Slough. We loved watching this Double Crested Cormorant swim by in glassy conditions. What’s your favorite thing to see in this peaceful sanctuary? #montereybayecotours #birding #elkhornslough
You never know what awaits you in Elkhorn Slough. On an early morning we got to watch this sea otter find a comfortable spot to haul out on land to rest and groom its fur. Elkhorn Slough is one of the few places we see this behavior, and not get alarmed. The otters in Elkhorn Slough are well fed with easily accessible haul out locations away from major disturbances. It truly is a sanctuary for them. #seaotter #montereybay #elcatexperience #montereybayecotours
Otters have incredibly dexterous paws that help them manipulate and crack open their food using tools. When there aren’t any tools around, their sharp teeth and strong bite can get the job done for them. #elcatexperience #seaotter #montereybay #ecotourism
One of our favorite games on the slough is, “what’s that otter eating?” This otter looks like it’s eating the siphon of a clam, which is how the clam filters water through their body. #elcatexperience #ecotourism #elkhornslough #otters
We need your help contributing to our guide, Larry’s, ongoing research project. The question is, are cormorant chicks cute?? Tell us what you think! #birding #pacificflyway #babybirds #elkhornslough
Sunsets are truly magical on Elkhorn Slough. Get your tickets for our next sunset tour before they sell out! Tickets at montereybayecotours.com
We designed the El Cat with your comfort in mind. We built this boat with our own hands, right here in Moss Landing. We can’t wait to share it with you! #montereybayecotours #electricboat #electricboatcompany #montereybay
Did you know sea otters need to eat a quarter of their body weight a day? That’s a lot of food! Thankfully, Elkhorn Slough is incredibly productive and can support 130 resident sea otters year round. Watching these critters crunch through countless clam and crab shells is one of the most satisfying things to watch during a tour of the slough. #elcatexperience #seaotter #montereybay #montereybayecotours #elkhornslough
We’ve been loving the coastal fog on Elkhorn Slough. It seems we are officially in the summer season we like to call “no sky July” 🌫️
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#ELCAT #elcatexperience #FullyElectric #coastal #coastalfog
Getting back to your routine after a gloriously long holiday weekend 🦦☀️ #4thofjuly #montereybay #montereybayecotours #longweekend
Happy 4th of July! We can't wait to celebrate the long weekend with you out on the water! #4thofjuly #montereybayecotours #seemonterey #summervibes
Three baby Brandt Cormorant chicks waiting for mom and dad to come back with their lunch 🐣 #birding #pacificflyway #ecotourism #montereybayecotours #montereybay #seemonterey #fullyelectric
How many parents can relate to this video? This sweet otter pup came over to its mom and took her food right out of her hand! 🦦 #elkhornslough #otter #otterpup #elcatexperience #montereybay
Every tour is an otter tour on Elkhorn Slough! Did you know we have an otter guarantee? So you can rest assured that you’ll get wonderful otter sightings on your next tour with us. #ecotourism #montereybayecotours #elkhornslough #TravelGoals #montereycounty
Cormorant chicks are here! This Brandt cormorant is sitting in its nest with its chick who looks to be a week or so old. The chicks will be full grown in just three short weeks! But they don’t develop those sleek black feathers for quite sometime. #montereybayecotours #elkhornslough #birding #electricboat #ecotours
