Author Archives: Jeanne Jackson

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Adrian Bennett reported that the first fawns were seen - twins - at The Sea Ranch. Others have been born near Point Arena. Jan de Vries had a Doe leave her newborn fawn on his doorstep.

Newborn fawn by Jan de VriesThe fawn is camouflaged a bit on the brick and mortar! The mother has left her fawn to go feed and she will return to collect her sweet fawn.

So now that the first fawns are here, many more will be born in the weeks to come. When a Doe crosses a road, always wait a moment or two to see if a fawn...or two...or three...is following behind her. It's a delight to see a gangly, beautiful fawn.

Thanks to Jan for allowing me to share his photo with you here.

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The first fawns have been born and they are so very cute. I will share a photo of some soon. Today I want to show you Bucks with their growing antlers covered in velvet. Jon Loveless photographed two Bucks preening each other.

Two Bucks preening each other in a meadow by Jon Loveless

It's a peace on earth moment. Later when these two Bucks might be competing for Does, they won't be so friendly.

Michael Beattie also photographed Bucks near Point Arena on a spectacular day. The lupine bush in the middle is just about to bloom.

Bucks in velvet by Michael Beattie

Thanks to Jon and Michael for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

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John Batchelder watched this Osprey fishing for its dinner. Here is the moment it snatches a fish.

An Osprey snags a fish by John Batchelder

The Osprey took the fish to a treetop to eat it, but a Common Raven decided to try and steal the Osprey's meal.

A Common Raven harasses an Osprey by John Batchelder (Large)

The Osprey wasn't in a sharing mode and took off with half of a fish.

Osprey flies off with half a fish by John Batchelder

Does the Osprey looked miffed to you?

Thanks to John for allowing me to share his action photos with you here.

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Rob Cozens was driving Mountain View Road when he came across these beautiful inland irises, Purdy's Iris.

Purdy's Irises by Rob Cozens

Rob also found clouds of white lilac, Ceanothus incanus. It's also called Coast whitethorn. I'll share photos of that another time.

Thanks to Rob for allowing me to share his photo with you here.

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Douglas Irises, also called wild irises, are blooming in abundance this year. Gary Levenson-Palmer photographed this lovely sight.

Douglas Irises by Gary Levenson-Palmer Douglas Iris by Gary Levenson-Palmer

Wildflowers are beautiful now. Yesterday's rain - we got nearly an inch at our place in Anchor Bay - freshened everything up. Many CA Poppies are blooming too, adding to the fun.

Thanks to Gary for allowing me to share his photos with you here.