Paul Brewer photographed this Red-shouldered Hawk recently. It sure looks wet!
A moment later, the hawk shook off and Paul captured it.
You can see the raindrops flying off the hawk. If this hawk is out this afternoon, he/she is getting wet again as it's raining!
Thanks to Paul for allowing me to share his photos with you here. To see much more of Paul's nature photography, here is the link to his website: http://www.capturingnatureswonders.com/
It looks like the mated pair of Bald Eagles is back at the Gualala River. Gail Jackson recently photographed them.
It looks like the smaller male is perched on the higher branch. Below you will see a photo taken by Jim Garlock. The Bald Eagle could be perched on the same tree branch as in Gail's photo.
Seve Cardosi was surprised when she saw a Bald Eagle snatch a Western Gull out of the air and proceed to eat it. Again, this was by the Gualala River.
We hope they will build a nest in the watershed of the Gualala River this year.
Thanks to Gail, Jim and Seve for allowing me to share their photos with you here.
We have a rainstorm coming in late tonight!
On Wednesday, the Gualala River was flowing over the sandbar. With the very high surf, the river didn't dramatically drain down, as it does most years. It opened and then closed on Thursday, but yesterday, Friday, it was definitely open.
There is a group of Harbor Seals on the right side of the breached sandbar. They love to feast on Steelhead. Steelhead, who have been trapped in luxury in the river, are leaving the river to begin the next stage of their lives. And Steelhead are entering the river to spawn. Lots going on in our favorite river right now!
Rick Jackson took this photo from the Gualala Bluff Trail.
Monday, November 26th, was filled with beauty. First, the incredible sunrise. The first photo is by Barbara Spillane.
The second photo was taken by me in Anchor Bay, just as the Pacific Ocean glowed purple.
Colorful sunrises don't last very long; their beauty is fleeting. You can't say that for sunsets though. They are the gift that keeps on giving. Tricia Schuster took this first photo at The Sea Ranch - isn't it an amazing sky?
Allen Vinson must have had a similar vantage point, but his was taken earlier when the clouds glowed pink. The ocean looks very calm.
Richard Hansen captured this sight from Gualala.
And lastly, Patti Lopez framed her sunset photo with a big tree, photographed north of Gualala.
Thanks to all who allowed me to share their photos with you here.
We had a nice, juicy storm overnight, and today is filled with showers. Our seasonal creek came to life, which means waterfalls on the Mendonoma coast!
Anne Mary Schaefer photographed this beautiful sight last month at Manchester State Beach.
I thank Anne Mary for allowing me to share her photo with you here. Anne Mary is a talented pet photographer. You can learn more about her at her website: http://www.pawpawrazzipetphotography.com/
We received one inch of rain from today's storm, and more rain is on the way for tomorrow! We are very grateful.