Shirley was walking the bluff trail at The Sea Ranch when she saw this sight.
The fence is perfectly reflected on the trail. You can see some white water on the right, along with the blue water. A beautiful day on the trail!
Thanks to Shirley for allowing me to share her photo with you here.
We received a little over four inches of rain from the two storms. What a relief and a blessing. After morning showers, the sun reappeared, with white clouds dancing across the sky.
I never take seeing a rainbow for granted. They bring delight every time. Irene and Rolf Fandrey photographed this one in Anchor Bay with a Common Raven flying by.
This one was photographed by Christopher Arnold off of Black Point Beach, Sea Ranch.
Thanks to the Fandreys and Christopher for allowing me to share their photos with you here.
Today, after a pretty darn big rainstorm, we have sunny, mild weather. More rain for tomorrow. Bring it on, Mother Nature!
Craig's wife, Rita Peck, looked out their window and saw this little owl taking a bath in one of the water bowls they leave out for wildlife.
Craig spotted the Pygmy Owl again, this time perched on a branch and looking very clean from its bath!
I love these little owls and I thank Craig for allowing me to share his photos with you here. To see much more of Craig's nature photography, here is the link to his website: http://www.ruffimage.com
Sunny and cold this morning with clouds drifting in this afternoon. We have rain forecast for tomorrow - hooray!
Snowy Plovers are always a treat to see. Craig Tooley recently photographed one near a piece of kelp.
Snowy Plovers are small plovers who inhabit sandy beaches and bare ground. They are most often seen at Manchester State Beach, where they nest in the sand. Their numbers are declining so we do all we can to protect them. Since they are so exposed, leashing your dog during breeding season is a must. One of their calls is a whistle sound which you can listen to at this link: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Snowy_Plover/sounds
Thanks to Craig for allowing me to share his photo with you here. To see much more of Craig's nature photography, here is the link to his website: http://www.ruffimage.com
We are having a stormy day today. This morning we were graced with rainbows, the first we've seen in months. We've had a few good downpours of blessed rain. We hope it's the beginning of much more wet stuff!
Black Phoebes are year round residents of the Mendonoma Coast. Craig Tooley recently photographed one perched on a branch.
I had one perch on the railing of our deck recently, giving its distinctive chirp. You can listen to its calls here: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Black_Phoebe/sounds
Black Phoebes are flycatchers, so you shouldn't be surprised that they eat insects that they catch in the air. Here's a fun fact from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's website:
"The male Black Phoebe gives the female a tour of potential nest sites, hovering in front of each likely spot for 5 to 10 seconds. But it’s the female who makes the final decision and does all the nest construction."
Of course it's the female who makes the final decision!
Thanks to Craig for allowing me to share his photo with you here. To see much more of Craig's nature photography, including his Pics O Joy during the pandemic, here is his website: http://www.ruffimage.com
Another sparkling, spectacular day today. Cold, windy and even wet weather is predicted beginning Friday. Bring it on, Mother Nature!