Sightings

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Cindy Morey found a unique nest of a Canada Goose. She wrote, “Last year at the pond in Irish Beach we had six baby goslings. Looks like Mother Goose is back again. Here she is sitting on her nest on a little ornamental house. Barely big enough for her. A Red-winged Blackbird is on the lookout for danger.”

That's a very special place for this mother goose to have her nest.

Thanks to Cindy for allowing me to share her photo with you here.

A small storm rolled in late last night and extended its stay through much of today, Monday. 0.35 inches in my gauge - a nice watering for all the plants.

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Molly Morgan had an unusual visitor. She wrote, “Look who showed up in our backyard. She seemed healthy and serene, foraging (don’t know if she found anything) and then slowly headed up the hill behind out house and out of sight. Now, I feel quite certain that peacocks are not native to this area!! Right??? Do you have any insight for this very unusual sighting?”

No, Peacocks and Peahens are not native but several have been seen here over the years. A Peacock has been seen in Point Arena and one in Timber Cove. Here's a photo of a Peacock for you to compare. My, what a beautiful, long tail you have, Mr. Peacock! This photos was taken in Point Arena by Carolyn Andre a few years ago.

I wondered why someone would bring a Peafowl here and was surprised when I learned they are great as a natural pest control. They will happily eat all kinds of bugs, including ticks. They also go after small rodents like mice and rats. Not to mention, they are beautiful.

Thanks to Molly and to Carolyn for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

It was very cloudy this Sunday morning, followed by blue skies. But clouds are beginning to appear as we have a small storm headed our way.

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Summer Montacute had a Bobcat visit her place at The Sea Ranch. She wrote, “This Bobcat wandered through our backyard yesterday evening. It walked very close to the house and I was able to take these photos from the inside. I have never seen one so close and now have a new appreciation for their gorgeous fur! We’ve seen so much wildlife from our home since moving here a year ago but never a Bobcat. Truly special!”

Bobcats, with their tufted ears and bobbed tails, are year round residents of the Mendonoma Coast.

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

Today, Friday, is sunny and warm, with fog over the ocean. No wind!

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Karen Wilkinson found "tens of thousands of Calochortus in bloom right now, one of my all-time favorite.” Their common names are Pussy Ears (because they are so soft to the touch) and Tolmie Star-tulip. Karen found them at Salt Point State Park.

Perry Hoffman found Sun Cups. His photo made me smile.

And Julia Larke found Calypso Orchids still in bloom. The ones on Rick's and my land have bloomed and are done.

These little orchids are such a treat to find in the forest!

Thanks to Karen, Perry and Julia for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

Yesterday, Monday, was quite hot - our first hot day of the year. 85 degrees at our place. Today it's back to our normal spring coolness, and the fog rolled in to cool things off further.

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Sunrises are gifts for getting up early. Teresa Denniston did just that and managed to capture the intense beauty of a recent sunrise over the Gualala River and the Pacific Ocean.

Teresa and Rick's home, Serendipity, is where this photo was taken. Learn more about Serendipity at this link: https://coastinghome.guestybookings.com/en/properties/67425e9b9506ea0012321555?minOccupancy=1

Thanks to Teresa for allowing me to share her photo with you here.

I have just one word for today's weather report: WINDY!!!