David Presotto photographed this Bald Eagle standing on a wad of kelp. Common Ravens and a Turkey Vulture are among his subjects!
Thanks to David for allowing me to share his photo with you here.
No fog this morning. Temps in the mid 70's with a gentle breeze. Really quite lovely here today!
Shari Goforth photographed this Western Bluebird leaving a very hungry chick behind. Hopefully the parent quickly returned with a tasty bug for this little one.
Ailene Kanbe photographed this Cliff Swallow feeding the chick on the right.
And Craig Tooley found this Violet-green Swallow nest in a hedgerow. See the open mouth in the hole? Don't worry, hungry one...an insect is coming your way.
Thanks to Shari, Ailene and Craig for allowing me to share their photos with you here. To see much more of Craig's nature photography, here is the link to his website: http://www.ruffimage.com
It's foggy here today with temps in the mid-60s! The fog is a high fog and I can see the ocean. Looks like the sun is trying to break through this afternoon. Nice to have it cool!
Lilium pardalinum, also known as the Leopard Lily or Panther Lily, is blooming now. David Munson got this close up of the beautiful flower.
This plant is native to Oregon, California, and Baja California. It usually grows in damp areas. What a treat to see!
Thanks to David for allowing me to share his photo with you here.
Last night, Saturday night, the fog held back for the fireworks show in Point Arena. And it was quite a dramatic, beautiful show. This morning the fog had moved in. Temps are in the 60s today. Considering all the terrible heat inland, this cooling fog feels like a blessing.
This Western Gull was NOT happy a big Bald Eagle was perched nearby. Perhaps there is a nest there. Shari Goforth photographed the action as the gull launched itself at the eagle.
The Bald Eagle took the hint and lifted off.
Great action photos by Shari! I thank her for allowing me to share her photos with you here.
Fog made an appearance early this morning, cooling off the immediate coast. It's more than ten degrees cooler today, temps in the low 70s at Rick's and my place.
Fogbows, sometimes called white Rainbows, can be seen in the mornings if you are lucky. Karen Wilkinson is obviously lucky! She photographed this Fogbow last week.
John Wall once photographed this beautiful fogbow.
Thanks to Karen and John for allowing me to share their photos with you here.
There was some fog this morning but it quickly burned off. Temps this afternoon are in the low 80's, cooler right next to the coast. Lots of visitors here now, and it seems many inns and other rentals were full up for tonight. There is a fireworks display tomorrow night in Point Arena, out over the water. Sunday there is a parade, also in Point Arena.