Paul Brewer takes some wonderful sunset photos. This time the view to the south held all the color.
Thanks to Paul for allowing me to share his photo with you here. To see much more of Paul's nature photography, here is the link to his website: http://www.capturingnatureswonders.com/
It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood - yes, we recently watched that excellent film with Tom Hanks. We loved it. It's sunny with gentle breezes today. You'd think it was a normal spring day...
Our access to parks and beaches continues to be restricted, but Roxanne Holmes knows how to make lemonade at Shell Beach on The Sea Ranch. She wrote, “For years, I have loved going down to the beach every evening to enjoy the close-up view of the waves crashing, seals bobbing, adults imbibing, kids shrieking, and dogs cavorting. Now the beach is closed. That is sad, but it has caused me to find vantage points to look at the beach from spots that are more remote, elevated, and unvisited.When I did that recently, I saw the beach, for the first time, without any footprints at all. There is a unique beauty in that"
"And twelve hours later, the same beach was covered in footprints – but they were made by cavorting deer. Perhaps the deer are happy to have the beach to themselves!”
Thanks to Roxanne for allowing me to share her photos with you here.
Today is a most spectacular day - sunshine to warm us when we could use a little warmth. No sign of the Easter Bunny.
Spring doesn't know...
Ron Bolander is staying home and photographing in his garden. We are the lucky recipients of Ron's work, as he got this great photo of a Rufous Hummingbird sipping nectar.
Rufous Hummingbirds fly thousands of miles, twice a year. We see them on the coast during their spring and autumn migration. They breed far to our north, and then overwinter in Mexico. These little birds needs a LOT of nectar to fuel their long trips.
Ron also photographed an Anna's Hummingbird.
These little hummers are year round residents of the Mendonoma Coast. Rather than put up feeders, which require good cleaning and filling of sugar-water, Rick and I have planted plants especially for hummingbirds. Here are suggestions from the CA Native Plant Society of the best native flowers to plant for them: https://www.cnps.org/gardening/hummingbird-gardening-5098
Thanks to Ron for allowing me to share his photos with you here.
Beautiful day here today after the fog pulled back. Low 60's. Brown Pelicans have been seen, flying north, and it's always a thrill to see them. The ocean is quite loud, the backdrop to our lives here on the beautiful Mendonoma Coast.
I love this photo, which was taken by Gary Levenson-Palmer. A hummingbird, probably an Anna's, is silhouetted against the sunset.
A nice way to end one's day, don't you agree? Thanks to Gary for allowing me to share his photo with you here.
The morning clouds have disappeared and this afternoon is filled with bright sunshine. Early this morning I heard the sound of large waves hitting the shoreline. Also heard were the CA Sea Lions barking on Fish Rocks (near Anchor Bay) and the lovely calls of two Hermit Thrushes. I hope you are hearing loveliness where you are too.
Spring wildflowers continue to appear. Each appearance is like seeing an old friend. Mary Sue Ittner recently photographed Stream Violets, Viola glabella.
Grace O'Malley found Douglas Iris in full bloom, Iris douglasiana.
And Joyce Nugent found Footsteps of Spring, Sanicula arctopoides.
Many others are joining in the chorus of loveliness.
We are having a mix of clouds and sun. And it's warmer today!