Moss Landing Wildlife Area

To access the north shore section, a trailhead is off Highway 1 between the two intersections of Struve Road, at 36°49′41″N 121°46′21″W / 36.82806°N 121.77250°W / 36.82806; -121.77250.

The number of western snowy plovers (Charadrius nivosus) nesting in the ponds in spring improved after active management began in 1995 by the Point Reyes Bird Observatory Conservation Science group.

[14] In late fall water levels are raised to encourage roosting brown pelicans.

[15] In early spring (March or April) the ponds are drained and before the mud dries, volunteers are organized into a "mudstomp" to create shallow impressions as nesting sites.

[13] Binoculars, telescopes, or cameras with telephoto lenses are best used for viewing since observers are restricted from getting too close.