Here's what Carolyn wrote, "“There were two pups diving off of the moms and doing somersaults underwater. Then, back up on Mom. Moms and pups – the annual show.”
The best place to see Harbor Seal mothers with their pups is at Tide Pool Rookery off The Sea Ranch or the mouth of the Russian River at Jenner.
Thanks to Carolyn for allowing me to share her photos with you here.
Great Blue Herons are year-round residents of the Mendonoma Coast. They are particularly graceful when they liftoff for flight. Paul Brewer caught magic the other day. Paul's photo looks like a painting.
And below a Great Blue Heron has caught an eel. I love the way the bird is reflected in the water.
Thanks to Paul for allowing me to share his photos with you here. To see much more of Paul's photography, here's the link to his website: http://www.capturingnatureswonders.com/
On a recent hike with clients, Margaret Lindgren came across the lovely group of Coltsfoot. It was the perfect place to get off their feet and take a rest.
Coltsfoot, Petasites palmatus, is found in moist wooded areas. It is a member of the Aster family.
On another hike, Margaret photographed these beautiful Redwood trees. She entitled this photo "Redwood movement."
Thanks to Margaret for allowing me to share these photos. To learn more about Margaret's coastal hikes, here's her website: http://www.unbeatenpath.weebly.com/
Robert Scarola was watching a very pregnant Doe last week. He said she looked big enough to have two and that is just what happened. Here the mother Doe is nursing her fawns.
And one of the newborn fawns.
New life on the Coast is always to be celebrated. Thanks to Robert for allowing me to share his photos with you here.
Pacific Rhododendrons, Rhododendron macrophyllum, are blooming in profusion now on the Coast. Driving along Highway One by Salt Point State Park, you can see them right along the road. Another spot close by to see them is Kruse Rhododendron State Reserve. There is a beautiful hiking trail there. This bush is just off our driveway in Anchor Bay.
This native wildflower grows in acidic soil. Their appearance speaks of springtime.