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The Sea Ranch has a small army of sheep and goats that munch down the grasses, helping to keep the fire danger low. Recently little lambs have appeared, the essence of cuteness. Betty Bailey recently photographed one on top of what she thought was a rock. The rock turned out to be the lamb's mother!

 

Here's a cute photo Allen Vinson took several years ago of two lambs enjoying the sun.

The Sea Ranch Sheep even have their own website - https://www.thesearanchsheep.com/

You can find out where the flock is on any given day. Thanks to Betty and Allen for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

Cool and foggy this morning has given way to sunny and mild.

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Pat Maxwell found this Anise Swallowtail Butterfly on her appropriately-named Butterfly bush.

And Catherine Miller spotted this Pale Swallowtail Butterfly feeding on the geraniums in her garden recently.

The other swallowtail we commonly see here on the coast is a Western Tiger Swallowtail. This photo was taken some years ago by Peter Baye. This lovely butterfly is feeding on one of my favorite native wildflowers, the Leopard Lily.

 

Thanks to Pat, Catherine and Peter for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

Today is simply one of the most beautiful days on the Mendonoma Coast - sunny, bright with a gently breeze.

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Fawns begin arriving around Mother's Day and continue into early summer. Pam Powell photographed a young one who seems curious about Pam.

Gaily Jackson also photographed a Fawn, this one at Gualala Point Regional Park.

The Fawn has natural camouflage, blending in well with the grasses.

Thanks to Pam and Gaily for allowing me to share their photos with you here. To see more of Gaily's nature photography, here is the link to her website: http://gailyimages.com/

We are having a sunny, breezy summer day.

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Carl Shapiro photographed a Kelp Crab and mentioned that the crab was scary-looking. So, does he/she scare you?

Perhaps if you had bare feet  you might feel a little trepidation! This small crab is found living in kelp beds. Carl entitled this photo "High Four."

On a trip to Gualala this morning, Rick and I noticed more kelp appearing on the surface of the ocean. First impressions are that the kelp is doing better this year. We'll see, though, as the months progress.

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

It is WINDY here today - there is no reason to brush or comb your hair if going outside. The wind will have its way!

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Richard Custer has been watching a Raven nest near the Point Arena Lighthouse. Two chicks hatched, and the parents are busy feeding them. Look how hungry these chicks are, and notice the wing feathers coming in.

Here's a beautiful photo of one of the Common Ravens at the Lighthouse, taken by Michael Deligio a few years ago. It kind of looks like a painting!

Thanks to Richard and Michael for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

Wet fog this morning has led to brilliant sunshine this afternoon.