Anne Mary Schaefer noticed a River Otter at Manchester Beach.
The River Otter was harassing two birds that were identified as juvenile Black-crowned Night-herons, something you rarely get to see.
The Night-herons safely flew away.
Thanks to Anne Mary for allowing me to share her photos with you here.
Pat Neth caught this lovely sunset.
And Paul Brewer photographed this pastel sunset at Bowling Ball Beach.
And Carolyn André caught reds, oranges and yellows reflected in the clouds.
Each sunset photo is so different, yet so beautiful.
Thanks to Pat, Carolyn and Paul for allowing me to share their photos with you here. To see much more of Paul's nature photography, here is the link to his website: http://www.capturingnatureswonders.com/
One or more of the stone masons who were here recently for a symposium sponsored by Anchor Bay resident Peter Mullins might have paid a visit to Shell Beach.
Adrian Bennett wrote, “Bill and I took a walk and came to the south end of Shell Beach to see a true and hardworking artist had been there. There were hundreds of rock art with touches of other objects such as seaweed and driftwood. My neighbor, Roxanne Holmes, was kind enough to get some photos to share.”
Thanks to Adrian for this unique sightings and thanks to Roxanne for allowing me to share her photos with you here.
Last week Ron LeValley was called by a friend to come look at a pod of Orcas. There was a bell buoy with two CA Sea Lions on it, which is what attracted the Orcas. Orcas LOVE to eat Sea Lions. The first photo shows the small pod, with a juvenile on the lower left. In the second and third photos an Orca approaches the buoy where a doomed Sea Lion waits. The last photo shows the Orca has nabbed its meal.
It is said nature is cruel. I submit nature is always busy. And everything has to eat.
I thank Ron for allowing me to share his photos with you here. To see much more of Ron's nature photography, here is his website: http://levalleyphoto.com/home/
Mike Mee noticed this male California Quail standing guard on Buddha statue. The rest of the covey was feeding on the ground below.
Quail take dirt baths, which is pretty amazing to see. This next photos were taken by Robert Scarola.
Here the female joins the male. Robert thinks the male is saying, "Look! This is a great place for a dirt bath."
Thanks to Mike and Robert for allowing me to share their photos with you here.