Sightings

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A full moon in August is sometimes called a Sturgeon Moon. It was named so by some Native Peoples because sturgeon were most easily caught in August.

Glenn Funk wrote, "At the monthly Moon Tour at the Point Arena Lighthouse, this hazy Sturgeon Moon tried valiantly to outshine the tower’s floodlight and, depending on the shifting fog layer, may have succeeded…at times.”

Sturgeon Moon tries to outshine the Point Arena Lighthouse by Glenn Funk

To learn more about our cherished Lighthouse, here is the link to their website: http://www.pointarenalighthouse.com/

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

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Many were photographing last night's sunset, or simply watching it with great pleasure. It's a boon to be able to take the time to watch a beautiful sunset. Richard Hansen photographed it from his home in Gualala so you can see it too.

Gualala Sunset 9.5.15 by Richard Hansen

Richard also photographed this morning's sunrise.

Gualala Sunrise 9.6.15 looking west by Richard Hansen

There is no fog to be seen, and only the gentlest of breezes. This final holiday weekend of the summer season is turning out to be magnificent. I won't even mention the sparkling night sky.

Thanks to Richard for allowing me to share his photos with you here.

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Jan de Vries noticed these Western Gull chicks. One was exercising its wings, perhaps ready for its first flight.

Western Gull chicks by Jan de Vries

Here's a photo taken by Craig Tooley of newly hatched Western Gulls. They blend in with rocks and pebbles - don't they look very different from a full grown Western Gull?

Western Gull mother feeding her chicks by Craig Tooley

Thanks to Jan and Craig for allowing me to share their photos with you here. To see much more of Craig's nature photography, here is his website: www.ruffimage.com

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Allen Vinson has a knack for taking beautiful and sometimes funny photos. Here is a gorgeous sunset photo taken from his home.

Beautiful sunset by Allen Vinson

The Sea Ranch Art Tour is this weekend - Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 10 am to 5 pm. Here is the link to get directions to Allen's house: http://thesearancharttour.com/project/vinson/

Allen captured this recent Barn Swallow photo. The chick on the right apparently isn't hungry!

Barn Swallow chicks - maybe the one of the right isn't hungry, by Allen Vinson

To see much more of Allen's photos, here is the link to his website: http://allenvinson.smugmug.com/

Thanks to Allen for allowing me to share his photos with you here.

 

 

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Peter Cracknell recently photographed an Osprey with its catch.

Osprey catches lunch by Peter Cracknell

This year's chicks have fledged but sometimes return to the nest to rest. Two chicks were successfully raised in the nest we watch through our spotting scope.

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