Sightings

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Carolyn André spotted what she deemed a male Great Blue Heron and a female Great Egret. I'll let Carolyn tell the story.  “So they start off like this, couldn’t be bothered to even look at each other. He’s busy looking the other way, but they keep turning to look at each other.

Great Blue Heron ignoring a Great Egret by Carolyn André

“Then she gets mad and starts walking his way – quickly.

Great Egret headed towards a Great Blue Heron by Carolyn André

"So he turns around and starts walking towards her. Then she stops, so he stops. And they’re still out there ignoring each other.”

The two species of birds usually avoid each other in order not to compete for food.

Thanks to Carolyn for a fun story, and for allowing me to share her photos with you here.

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Shell Beach is one of the public access trails on The Sea Ranch. Amy Ruegg photographed the sights there recently.

View at Shell Beach by Amy Ruegg Shell Beach by Amy Ruegg

The Sea Ranch public access trails are under the auspices of Sonoma County Regional Parks, so an annual parks pass is a great idea for locals and frequent visitors.

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

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Warnings of high surf and sleeper waves went out today for the coast. Rick and I, along with our golden Sunny, headed to Hearn Gulch to see what the blowhole was doing. And, wow, was it ever active!

The blowhole at Hearn Gulch by Jeanne Jackson 007

The beach was nearly covered with the white water. It was very exhilarating to be standing on the bluffs!

Rain is due in tonight, for which we are always grateful.

 

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Steve Coffey-Smith saw this Bobcat nearly hidden in the grasses. Perhaps it was just resting, enjoying the autumn sun.

Halloween Bobcat by Steve Coffey-Smith

Bobcats are great rodent hunters, and grassy meadows like the one seen here usually have plenty of tasty gophers.

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

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When storms are headed our way, the Pacific Ocean becomes more active and big waves crash against sandy beaches and rocky bluffs. Sometimes the ocean mist will travel all the way up the bluffs and over Highway One. Gary Levenson-Palmer photographed the mist at Manchester Beach.

Ocean mist at Manchester Beach by Gary Levenson-Palmer (2)

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