Birds fishing for anchovies at Mitchell’s Cove (end of Almar in Santa Cruz), this afternoon, around 1pm:

I am surprised to see this in early November. But what do I know? I’ve only been living here since 1974 or so. In August, when pelicans gather in large numbers to fish anchovies, halibut may also come close to the beach (Mitchell Cove). Time for me once upon a time, if water was relatively free of seaweed, to take a sturdy pole, 3 oz to 3 1/2 oz metal lures, finger protection, and step into the water to cast as far as possible for lledan (halibut in Welsh).