Sightings

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Since midnight we have 4.75 inches of rain in our gauge. That's a lotta rain a little more than 12 hours! Creeks and rivers are running fast, dangerous, and muddy. When this storm passes on, the Mendonoma coast will be waiting to fill you with awe at its beauty. Waterfalls will be plentiful. Craig Tooley photographed these two waterfalls after last week's rains.

seasonal-waterfalls-by-craig-tooleyAmy Ruegg paid a visit to Stengel Beach, a public access trail on The Sea Ranch, late Saturday afternoon. This is what she found.

stengel-beach-waterfall-by-amy-rueggI can only imagine what this looks like today after nearly five inches of rain!

The weekend looks sunny and dry, if cold. Perfect weather for bundling up and exploring all that the Mendonoma coast has to offer!

Thanks to Craig and Amy for allowing me to share their photos with you here. To see much more of Craig's nature photography, here is the link to his website: www.ruffimage.com

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Tom Fleischman noticed two Does preening each other. As they preened, a Gray Fox wandered into the scene. Tom wasn't sure what would happen. But the Does and the Fox were peaceful, apparently living in harmony.

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The Gray Fox looked over at Tom and turned his head to either side, as if asking, "which do you prefer?" Then the fox disappeared into the bushes.

Thanks to Tom for allowing me to share this peace on earth moment with you here.

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Clay Yale noticed this Bobcat staking out an area of Clay's  yard. Bobcats hunt rodents, and they seem to especially enjoy Gophers. When I look at Clay's photo, though, I wonder it this Bobcat is enjoying some sun.

bobcat-by-clay-yaleOne of my favorite photos of a Bobcat pouncing was taken by Drew Fagan. This photo of Drew's appears in my book, Mendonoma Sightings Throughout the Year. I call it a "once in a lifetime" photo. Drew was working in his studio - he's a renowned artist - when he saw the Bobcat. When Drew trained his camera on the Bobcat, the Bobcat pounced.

bobcat-leaping-by-drew-fagan-mediumThanks to Clay and Drew for allowing me to share their photos with you here. To see Drew Fagan's artwork, here is his website: http://drewfagan.com/

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It hasn't been a good year for diving, as ocean conditions haven't been inviting. One day last month the ocean quieted down enough for several divers to get in a dive. Here's what Jack got after two hours of free diving.

jack-likins-finds-a-ten-inch-ablone-by-roger-rudeThanks to Roger Rude for allowing me to share his photo of Jack.

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Karen Tucker photographed this beautiful scene from her home overlooking Fish Rocks.

beautiful-sunset-by-karen-tuckerAnd Bettye Winters caught magic from her home in Irish Beach.

before-the-dinner-party-a-beautiful-sunset-by-bettye-wintersTwo different sunsets, each magnificent in their own way!

Thanks to Karen and Bettye for allowing me to share their photos with you here.