Sightings

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Monday, November 26th, was filled with beauty. First, the incredible sunrise. The first photo is by Barbara Spillane.

The second photo was taken by me in Anchor Bay, just as the Pacific Ocean glowed purple.

Colorful sunrises don't last very long; their beauty is fleeting. You can't say that for sunsets though. They are the gift that keeps on giving. Tricia Schuster took this first photo at The Sea Ranch - isn't it an amazing sky?

Allen Vinson must have had a similar vantage point, but his was taken earlier when the clouds glowed pink. The ocean looks very calm.

Richard Hansen captured this sight from Gualala.

And lastly, Patti Lopez framed her sunset photo with a big tree, photographed north of Gualala.

Thanks to all who allowed me to share their photos with you here.

We had a nice, juicy storm overnight, and today is filled with showers. Our seasonal creek came to life, which means waterfalls on the Mendonoma coast!

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Anne Mary Schaefer photographed this beautiful sight last month at Manchester State Beach.

I thank Anne Mary for allowing me to share her photo with you here. Anne Mary is a talented pet photographer. You can learn more about her at her website: http://www.pawpawrazzipetphotography.com/

We received one inch of rain from today's storm, and more rain is on the way for tomorrow! We are very grateful.

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I found my first Matsutake a day after the recent rains. We received 3.79 inches from the two storms. Many more matsies to come, I hope, in the days ahead.

Chanterelles were found by Catherine Miller. She said they were in deep forest duff. The next couple of days could be great for those who love to forage for edible mushrooms!

A sunny, stunning day on the Mendonoma coast today.

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Mark Hancock wrote, “Last week when Laverne, Tasi – our new rescue dog from Redwood Coast Humane Society – and I were traveling to the Bay Area. We stopped to take Tasi take for a walk.

“Upon returning to the truck we noticed a Burrowing Owl perched in some rocks. Its coloring makes it blend in perfectly. He/she was quite content to let me take come pictures, looking right at me with its piercing golden eyes. What a treat!”

 

Burrowing Owls are small owls with long legs. If they are disturbed, which the one Mark photographed obviously wasn’t, they bob up and down in a “deep knee-bend” movement. They have a wingspan of 21 inches, but only weigh five ounces. If you are fortunate enough to see one, keep your distance so you don’t disturb this owl.

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

 

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Karen Wilkinson found a White-tailed Kite hunting for its meal. She photographed the beautiful bird at the moment he/she spots a rodent.

Success! The kite has its meal while perched on a tree.

Thanks to Karen for allowing me to share her photos with you here.