Harbor Seal pups are being born on secluded beaches off the Mendonoma Coast. Shari Goforth-Eby, using her long lens, photographed some of the action. The first photo shows the newborn with his/her mom, already in the water.

And in the second photo the young harbor seal rests on the sand. Perhaps the mother has gone into the ocean to feed. Not to worry! She will be back to nurse her sweet pup. Please keep your distance during this important time. If a harbor seal looks up at you, you are too close to the bluff edge.

Here is a link to my most recent Sightings interview with KGUA's Peggy Berryhill on April 15. For the first time it was videotaped live on YouTube, unbeknownst to me until the end! Fast forward the first five minutes or so. https://youtu.be/oWO_8O7UX6E

Thanks to Shari for allowing me to share her photos with you here.

We had a nice rainstorm early this morning. There was .55 inches in our gauge. Any rain is welcome during this drought year! The rain clouds have gone and it's a beautiful afternoon.