George Marshall has a birdbath at his Sea Ranch home. A small group of Golden-crowned Sparrows spotted it and came down for a nice bath.
Another fun birdbath photo was taken by Jim Garlock at his home in Gualala.
This is a very wet Western Scrub Jay and it appears to be glaring at Jim.
Putting in a birdbath is guaranteed to give you pleasure while helping the birds that grace us with their presence.
Thanks to George and Jim for allowing me to share their photos with you here.
River Otters need unpolluted waters to thrive so you shouldn't be surprised that they are doing well here on the Mendonoma Coast. They can be seen near local rivers and creeks. Jean Brown spotted one recently.
Here's a fun photo by Gary Hopkins of a Gull and a River Otter exchanging glances.
The River Otter is probably warning the Gull not to try and steal its food. My bet is on the Otter!
Thanks to Jean and Gary for allowing me to share their photos with you here.
Nancy Padgett fancies that this Buck is taking its own photo, a selfie.
That's a nice, healthy rack the Buck is sporting. Its antlers are in velvet, which is a membrane that nourishes the growing bone.
Thanks to Nancy for allowing me to share her fun photo with you here.
It is rare to see a Western Pond Turtle. They are very shy and usually found near or in a river. Peter Baye came across one crossing a road on a very warm day.
Peter was concerned that the turtle would get harmed by a passing car. He picked it up, planning to take it to the riverbank...and the turtle peed, probably in fright.
Peter returned the turtle to one of the forks of the Gualala River. This is what it looks like in its usual habit, photo also taken by Peter.
Thanks to Peter for allowing me to share his photos with you here.
The White Fawn was recently spotted by Gerda and Will Randolph. Gerda got this photo of this special fawn with its normal-colored sibling and mom.
This fawn is considered a tow-head and will eventually gain some color. In fact, a little color can already be seen. Seeing this fawn can cause you to doubt your eyes but it is real. If you are fortunate to see it, you might think you are seeing a magical being.
Thanks to Gerda for allowing me to share her photo with you here.