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Recently I paid a visit to the Humboldt Bay area to have a look around.

These birds, and many others may be seen in the Mad River Slough, located in the NW area of Humboldt (Arcata) Bay.

Another fine area to go boating is Hookton Slough in the SE area of Humboldt (South) Bay.

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Belted kingfisher pondering the day above the Mad River Slough, Humboldt Bay – ©Richard James

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Dunlin on the wing above the Mad River Slough, Humboldt Bay – ©Richard James

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marbled godwit, willet and dunlin in repose on the shore of the Mad River Slough, Humboldt Bay – ©Richard James

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