Our California Watchable Wildlife photo judges spent a long time deciding on the winning images. With so many incredible photos in March-April, it was difficult. We can all agree, the winners are in good company. From north to south. Mountains, ocean, and marshlands. Photo contest photographers continue to share the best of California’s wildlife and landscapes with our followers.
Photographer: Dan Stevens
Black bear with cubs
When I saw this beautiful mom and her three cubs at the edge of Washoe Meadows, I was blessed to be able to capture this shot of them together. They are truly stunning and a joy to nature.
Washoe Meadows State Park
Canon R5, Canon 100-500mm lens, 324mm, f8.0, ISO 1250, 1/160
Photographer: Sam Norris
Harbor Seal
This one photo in a series of a female harbor seal catching, wrestling, and eating a Pacific Lamprey at the mouth of the Mad River near McKinleyville. A juvenile male was incoming to see if he could get in on the action.
Sony a-7r3 Sony 200-600mm f/5.6 1/800
Photographer: Lee Greengrass
This Great Egret casts its bill into the water, spear-like, in an attempt to snag a fish.
Coyote Hills Regional Park
Canon EOS 5DS w/EF500mm f/4L IS II USM lens, 1.4x III extender, photographed at 1/2500 sec., aperture f/5.6 with 320 ISO
