Magnificent Monterey Part 1

This place is unbelievable. I have been able to do and see so many things while I've been here. But to cap off my trip it seems. I had an epic evening. First I started the night off by seeing a Pacific Sunfish (or Mola Mola) in the wild. I had just heard of this fish earlier in the week at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The picture I tried to take did not turn out so hot. Google it! It will be worth your wild. 

Secondly I witnessed a Pacific Seagull have dinner. Dinner consisted of a starfish. I am not 100% what kind it is, but I have pictures. 

This is what I find on a small boat at the dock.

He (I'm assuming a he) could not quite get it down in its current configuration.

Failed attempt with the starfish at "spread eagle." 

He then slowly but surely used his mouth to bend two "legs" of the starfish closer together.

As the legs compressed, you could see the pressure relief in his jaws.

He then slightly regurgitated the starfish to get a better bite. 

And down the pipe again. And this time with....

SUCCESS!!!

As gruesome as some may think this is, this is an amazing part of wildlife, and in my opinion, an awesome ordeal to witness. 

Coming up in Part Deux (yes, Hot Shots reference) of Magnificent Monterey.... a sea otter getting ready for the night.