Look at this beautiful bobcat! Drew Fagan photographed him/her outside his art studio.
This bobcat sure looks healthy.
Thanks to Drew for allowing me to share his photo with you here. To see Drew’s art, here is his website: http://drewfagan.com
Sightings
Roxanne Holmes discovered this beautiful sand art – a holiday gift.
Roxanne doesn't know who drew this picture in the sand at Shell Beach on The Sea Ranch, but she really enjoyed seeing it.
Roxanne wrote, "It is wonderful to see how humans interact with nature to make lovely, improbable, anonymous, modest masterpieces. I think of this when I see clever driftwood structures on the beach, or mysteriously balanced rock cairns near the shore. Such pieces of art are particularly precious because – like all works of nature – they are ephemeral. They will be gone with the next tide. It seems an honor to appreciate them during their short lives. I felt compelled to share them with you!”
I thank Roxanne for letting me share her photo with you here!
Sunny, breezy and chilly is the forecast for the next several days. The recent rains brought the seasonal creeks to life, always a happy occurrence.
A look at one of the big waves from earlier this week – this one at Castle Rock.
Richard Hansen photographed Castle Rock, which is found on the north end of Gualala. A submerged rock in front of it causes some major white water!
Here is one of my favorite photos taken by Richard a few years ago. The wave looks like a monster. Is the monster going to hug Castle Rock? Or???
This first full day of winter is cold and cloudy here on the Mendonoma Coast. We have some rain coming in.
Thanks to Richard for allowing me to share his photos with you here.
A look at the two adult Bald Eagles by the Gualala River.
Rick and Teresa Denniston were treated to great looks of the Bald Eagle pair recently.
The female is the larger eagle. We are hoping they will nest in the watershed of the Gualala River this coming year.
Thanks to Rick for allowing me to share his photo with you here.
A female Northern Harrier.
Diane Winkler was vacationing on TSR, a house she rented from Coasting Home. She wrote, “I was super excited to have the opportunity to observe this gorgeous female Northern Harrier.
The meadow habitat is perfect for hawks. As I walked on the shoreline trail in front of the house, I noticed this Harrier on top of a bush in the meadow consuming a vole. This was the first time I have ever had a chance to be close enough to see the beautiful owl-like facial details, the bright yellow legs and incredible talons! Such a treat!”
Their calls sound like "kek, kek, kek." Perhaps it would be better to listen to their calls at this link: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Northern_Harrier/sounds#
To learn more about Coasting Home and their vacation rental properties, here is the link to their website: https://www.coastinghome.com/
Thanks to Cathleen Crosby, the President of Coasting Home, for sharing Diane's photo and story with us here.