Craig Tooley trained his camera on a beautiful Anna's Hummingbird recently. How beautiful is this?
Craig then headed for the beach where he found a Black Turnstone.
Thanks to Craig for allowing me to share his photos with you here. To see much more of Craig's nature photography, here is his website: www.ruffimage.com
John and Janice Batchelder had a wonderful sighting of Humpback Whales a couple of weeks ago. Seen off of The Sea Ranch, it was quite a spectacle. Here a Humpback is breaching. Humpbacks are among the most acrobatic of whales.
Below you will see one of the Humpback's long flippers.
The Humpbacks were following their food source, forage fish like huge schools of anchovies. Along with the whales, Gulls and Brown Pelicans were feasting too.
Thanks to John for allowing me to share his photos with you here.
Amy Ruegg wrote, “I thought you might enjoy seeing my amphibian friends found at the Hot Spot! A juvenile Western Toad was hopping enthusiastically over the rounded river stones and was so challenging to photograph." The Hot Spot is on The Sea Ranch, a sunny place along the Gualala River.
Amy continues, "A Rough-skinned Newt was squirming quickly into the fallen leaves at river’s edge. They are so cute and surprisingly bright orange underneath I am wishing for rain while I enjoy autumn’s abundance!”
Thanks to Amy for allowing me to share her photos with you here.
The smoke is much less today and the humidity is higher. With a series of three storms headed our way, we are (literally) breathing easier.
When Craig Tooley has time to roam the Mendonoma coast, great photos are sure to come in. Here is a Cooper's Hawk.
Craig noticed this White-tailed Hawk soaring through the sky.
And, finally, a magnificent Red-tailed Hawk.
Thanks to Craig for allowing me to share his photos with you here. To see much more of Craig's nature photography, here is the link to his website: www.ruffimage.com
Paul Brewer was driving by Elk when he saw the big Roosevelt Elk with a small herd of domestic cows. He pulled over, grabbed his camera and walked back to the group. The cows came running, thinking Paul was going to feed them. The Elk followed too.
He has been here by himself for many months now. He needs a mate! Maybe in a few months when his hormones kick in.
Thanks to Paul for allowing me to share his photos with you here. To see much more of Paul's nature photography, here is the link to his website: http://www.capturingnatureswonders.com/
Some smoke moved in earlier today; yesterday we had blue skies. Rain is coming though. We can't wait!