Morro Rock is a large geological formation called a morro located a few hundred feet off the shore of Morro Bay, California along the California coast. It stands 576 feet tall at the entrance to the Morro Bay Harbor and a causeway connects it with the shore.
Morro Rock State Historic Landmark was formed about 23 million years ago from the plugs of long-extinct volcanoes. Member of the “Nine Sisters” of volcanic plugs. Home of nesting Peregrine Falcons. Closed to any climbing or disturbance.
For many years there are 2 peregrinepairs who nest on the Rock.
The south-side pair, Elvis and Khaos, are in their usual place: the diving board cave. On the north side, there is a new breeding pair.
There are two youngsters on each side of the Rock. The north side chicks look to be a bit older than the south side pair, with no white downy feathers showing. They will probably fledge within the next week. The two on the south side appear to be about 5 - 7 days behind that.
Cleve Nash makes spectacular wildlife photo's. He took these of the "Rockchicks"
http://www.falcoperegrinus.nl/
The website of mr Nash is where you can enjoy many wonderful photo's of the Morro Rock peregrines and other wildflife photography:
http://www.clevenash.com/docs/peregrinefalcons.html
Read more about the Morro Rock Peregrines:
http://www.morrorockperegrines.com/docs/2008.html
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