Sightings

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Craig Tooley was out at Black Point Beach at The Sea Ranch when he noticed dolphins, Bottlenose dolphins!

Bottlenose dolphins by Craig Tooley

A bottlenose dolphin by Craig Tooley

I sent Craig’s photos to Bill Keener of Golden Gate Cetacean Research. He wrote, “Wow, these are great shots, and I can immediately recognize the individual dolphins here! In the background is Allure, in the middle is Bliss, a female who had a calf two years ago, and in the foreground is Fletcher.
“They have all been sighted fairly recently in the SF Bay Area. This is valuable information. We are working on a scientific paper with all the dolphin researchers in California describing how the coastal bottlenose stock is expanding its range north. Craig’s photos are one more set of data that prove it.”

It is the dorsal fin that allows scientists like Bill to identify individual animals. It’s exciting to be able to contribute to Bill’s research through our citizen science, and with the talent of a great photographer like Craig.

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

To learn more about the Golden Gate Cetacean Research organization, here is their website: http://www.ggcetacean.org/

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Clay Yale was standing by the Knipp-Stengle Barn on The Sea Ranch when he saw this scene.

Scene by the Barn on The Sea Ranch by Clay Yale

The flock of sheep and goats that keep the grasses down on the Ranch are dotting the hillside. A misty photo for you as we await yet another storm later tonight.

The Sea Ranch sheep have their own website. To find out where the flock is on TSR, here is their website: http://www.thesearanchsheep.com/

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

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To see a mature Bald Eagle is always a thrill. We have had several sightings of a mature Bald Eagle this winter, including a presumed mated pair at Jenner. Eddie Mikus was the lucky one to see this beauty.

Bald Eagle by Eddie Mikus (Large)

Here's what Eddie wrote: “I spotted this Bald eagle out my window and he cooperated by staying perched long enough in a cypress tree on TSR Golf Links for me to take several photos. Hope this means I am going to have a lucky 2016!”

May we all be lucky in 2016, and that includes seeing a Bald Eagle!

Thanks to Eddie for allowing me to share this photo with you here.

 

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Craig Tooley titled this photo "A rare sighting." Thankfully, this year seasonal creeks are full, and beautiful cascades such as this one are not hard to find.

A rare sighting - a waterfall by Craig Tooley

And there's a mushroom growing in the foreground.

Thanks to Craig for allowing me to share his photo 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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Rozann and  George Grunig tried to drive from The Sea Ranch to Fort Bragg today, only to find out the Garcia River has flooded Highway One.

The Garcia River floods Highway One by Rozann Grunig

Cal Trans District 1 reports there is approximately one foot of water on the highway now. If you are on Facebook, you can find and like the Cal Trans District 1 page to receive updated reports on the Coast's roads. I just did!

Thanks to Rozann for allowing me to share her photo with you here. To see more of Rozann's photography, here is her website: http://highway1designs.com/