Craig Tooley sent in a Pic O Joy, this Gray Fox taking a nice nap. Who knew a redwood stump would make a comfy bed?
Thanks to Craig for allowing me to share his photo with you here. To see much more of Craig's nature photography, and to see his daily Pics O Joy, here is his website: http://www.ruffimage.com
Another sunny, windy day. Warm weather begins to move in tomorrow.
Michael Reinhart recently photographed a male American Goldfinch in breeding plumage.
These birds love thistle seeds. They seem to like each other's company, as they travel together in large flocks.
Thanks to Mike for allowing me to share his photo with you here.
ooo, it's so windy today! It's sunny and mild, but the wind is brutal. My non-native lilies are having their blossoms ripped off today. Life on the Mendonoma Coast!
Craig Tooley recently photographed a newly-hatched Western Gull chick. Looks like the little one is calling to his or her parents to be fed. "Feed me NOW!"
These chicks have great camouflage, looking like pebbles. Here are two photos Craig took several years ago. The mother Western Gull is very devoted to her little chicks.
Fun Fact: Western Gulls are the only gull species that nests on the Mendonoma Coast.
Thanks to 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
Another warm, sunny day with breezes. Lots of whitecaps on the ocean today too! Scott Mercer told me at dusk last night, the 4th of July, 8 to 10 Blue Whales passed by, an amazing sighting. That speaks well to the abundance of feed - krill and copepods - in the Pacific Ocean now.
Paul Kozal took these photos from the bluffs overlooking the Point Arena Pier. It was the location for 4th of July fireworks in previous years. This year, fireworks displays have been called off/cancelled. But we can enjoy the bursts of color in Paul's fine photos.
I thank Paul for allowing me to share his photos with you here. To see much more of Paul's photography, here is his website: http://www.paulkozal.com/
Paul also has a studio in the Cypress Center in Gualala, Studio 391. Opening today, just opposite of Paul's studio, is the Gualala Arts Center's Dolphin Gallery.
It's sunny and quite warm. Lots of visitors are here enjoying the beautiful Mendonoma Coast. I'm sticking close to home!
The Sea Ranch has a small army of sheep and goats that munch down the grasses, helping to keep the fire danger low. Recently little lambs have appeared, the essence of cuteness. Betty Bailey recently photographed one on top of what she thought was a rock. The rock turned out to be the lamb's mother!
Here's a cute photo Allen Vinson took several years ago of two lambs enjoying the sun.
The Sea Ranch Sheep even have their own website - https://www.thesearanchsheep.com/
You can find out where the flock is on any given day. Thanks to Betty and Allen for allowing me to share their photos with you here.
Cool and foggy this morning has given way to sunny and mild.