Sightings

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When big swells  hit the Mendonoma several weeks ago sea foam was seen in abundance, coating rocks and beaches with the white fluffy substance. Dede Plaisted was at a local beach and this is what she saw.

Foam covers the beach by Dede PlaistedDede wondered what it would be like to wade in it at low tide.

Dede Plaisted wading in sea foam, courtesy of Dede Plaisted

Here's what she said,

“I’ve never stood in foam before. I loved it. I haven’t seen this much foam in a long time. Now all our rocks have been uncovered. They’re like old friends.”

Sea foam is formed when dissolved organic matter, including sea life and deal algae, is churned up by the wave action.

After two storms late in the week, today is sunny and cool. Perfect weather for exploring on the coast!

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

 

 

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Jon Loveless caught this Bobcat obviously soaking up some rays.

A Bobcat enjoying the sun by Jon Loveless

Bobcats can be seen in grassy meadows where they hunt for gophers. They are often seen in the daylight here on the Mendonoma Coast.

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

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Kris and Gary Rose noticed these two Turkey Vultures perched on top two weather vanes at Fort Ross State Historical Park - living weather vanes.

Living weather vanes at Fort Ross by Kris Rose

Turkey Vulture extend their wings to dry them out and to let the sun burn off any microbes they acquired from their job as carrion eaters.

Here's a fun photo taken by Rob Diefenbach, which he titled, "Enter at your own risk!"

Enter at your own risk - a Turkey Vulture by Rob Diefenbach

Fort Ross SHP is a treasure. To learn more about it, here is the link: http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=449  Unfortunately they aren't open seven days a week during the winter, so check to make sure they are open before you go. Here's to the day when this wonderful historic park is open every day!

Thanks to Kris and Rob for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

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With lots of visitors here on the Mendonoma Coast for the three day holiday, I was happy that they got to experience fantastic sunsets and warm weather. Paul Brewer photographed Monday's sunset, a real gem.

Sunset-02-15-2016 by Paul Brewer

Our spring-in-winter weather appears to be coming to an end, as a storm system is headed our way tomorrow. We welcome back the wet stuff!

Thanks to Paul for allowing me to share his photo with you here. To see much more of Paul's nature photography, here is the link to his website: http://www.capturingnatureswonders.com/

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Ron LeValley photographed this Harbor Seal apparently asleep in the kelp.

Sleeping Harbor Seal by Ron LeValley

A fun and unusual photo for you today! Thanks to Ron for allowing me to share it with you here. To see much more of Ron's nature photography, here is the link to his website: http://levalleyphoto.com/home/