Storm clouds bring a chance for beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Here's the sunset of January 31st, taken from our deck in Anchor Bay.
All you can say is "WOW!"
If you are thinking of a visit to the Mendonoma Coast, now would be a great time. Big surf, sunny days and warming temps - life is good.
While this photo wasn't taken on the Mendonoma Coast, I thought it was so wonderful that I should share it here. Suzanne Kritz was on horseback at the Coastal Equine Ranch in San Luis Obispo when she saw this sight.
We are having more sightings of Bald Eagles here. There are two adults, presumably a mated pair, now seen regularly at the mouth of the Russian River at Jenner. We hope to have Bald Eagles nest here, as it looks like they are expanding their territory.
Thanks to Suzanne for allowing me to share her beautiful photo with you here.
Robert Scarola observed these Harbor Seals as the tide was rising.
Not much is bothering these two seals!
Here's a favorite photo of mine, taken by Robert of a Harbor Seal waving "hello!"
Thanks to Robert for allowing me to share his photos with you here.
Nancy Morin thought at first it was a metal ornament but it turned out to be a group of Big Laughing Mushrooms, also called Giant Gymnoplius.
Christina Gonzales found some too, and her photo shows the stem and underside of the caps.
Their name "laughing" refers to hallucinogenic qualities that are sometimes found in this mushroom. That is so in other parts of the world but here in Northern California that quality is inactive. They are not edible and they are often found here growing on pine stumps.
Thanks to Nancy and Christina for allowing me to share their photos with you here.
Marcelia Fosse caught this surfer in a moment of joy as he heads to the waves off Anchor Bay Beach.
It's shows the joy of anticipation, doesn't it? Below is a photo taken by Eric Anderson several years ago of a surfer catching a wave off Anchor Bay Beach.
Thanks to Marcelia and Eric for allowing me to share their photos with you here. We are having a lovely day on the Mendonoma Coast today, with sunshine and drifting clouds.