Monterey’s springtime offers a vibrant canvas for wildlife photography, where the coastal ecosystem awakens after winter’s lull. Migrating gray whales glide through the deep blue waters just offshore, while sea otters float playfully in kelp forests, cradling their pups. The sky buzzes with pelicans and gulls, their graceful arcs framing dramatic ocean views. Along the rugged coastline, wildflowers bloom in a riot of colors, drawing bees and butterflies that add life to close-up shots.
Tide pools brimming with starfish, crabs, and anemones reveal their delicate beauty at low tide, offering intimate, colorful scenes that contrast with the vast ocean backdrop. A well-timed visit at dawn or dusk brings soft lighting, perfect for capturing the serenity and subtle hues of Monterey’s wildlife in its most active moments. Spring is a time of renewal, and photographers are rewarded with an ever-changing tableau of the natural world at its peak.
