Wayne Smith photographed this beauty, which we believe is a Giant Puffball.
Barbara Thrush photographed a Short-stemmed Russula.
There is beauty in the fungus that appears after some rain. It's been too dry this past week for many mushrooms to appear, but that looks to be changing, starting Friday.
Thanks to Wayne and Barbara for allowing me to share their photos with you here.
Today is sunny and mild. Last night's sunset was so beautiful. Okay, bonus photo! Taken by me last night.
Barbara Thrush spotted this Tom Turkey showing off his beautiful tail feathers, obviously hoping to impress a Hen or two.
The males really have a lot of color, don't they? Siegfried Matull once photographed a male Tom Turkey flying from a hedgerow on The Sea Ranch.
It is thought these turkeys are not native here, but others disagree. We know they are here now and can be seen occasionally right alongside Highway One.
Thanks to Barbara and Siegfried for allowing me to share their photos with you here.
Harbor Seal pups are being born on secluded coves. The bluffs at The Sea Ranch are one of the places you can quietly watch without disturbing them. Barbara Thrush saw a birth from start to finish.
Finally the little one is born.
Next the pup and its mother bond. They are also marking each other's scent so they can find each other.
And lastly the newborn pup tests the waters with mom watching close by.
Once again let me caution people not to "rescue" a pup left alone on a beach. The mother will leave her newborn while she fishes to feed herself. She will return!
Thanks to Barbara for allowing me to share her wonderful photos with you here.