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Gail Jackson photographed this tranquil scene. Western Gulls, California Gulls and more were resting on a local beach.

And then a Peregrine Falcon arrives, undoubtedly looking for a meal.

All the Gulls weren't sleeping, though, and they all launched into the air.

Thanks to Gail for allowing me to share her photos with you here. To see much more of Gail's nature photography, here is her website: https://gailyimages.com/

It was sunny and cool this morning, but clouds are moving in this afternoon. Rain is predicted for Wednesday.

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Rozanne Rapozo has nesting material, which we think is raw cotton, available for birds. She recently saw several Anna's Hummingbirds pulling strings of it out of the enclosure.

Anna's Hummingbirds do nest early here on the Mendonoma Coast. They build incredible nests. Here is a photo by the late Siegfried Matull showing the female sitting on her eggs. Her nest is also made of spiderwebs and lichen.

Thanks to Rozanne for allowing me to share her photos with you here, and I always appreciate being able to share the photos of Siegfried.

Cool, breezy, sunny, cloudy...changeable conditions! Rain headed our way in a day or two.

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Perry Hoffman was photographing out at the Point Arena-Stornetta Lands when this Bobcat appeared.

You can see the tufted tail that gives the Bobcat its name. And there is a black tip on the short tail. There looks to be gopher holes in the meadows there. Bobcats are excellent gopher hunters!

Thanks to Perry for allowing me to share his photo with you here. To see much more of Perry's photography, here is his website: https://magentaraven.com/

The rains have left and today was simply stunning. Cool but beautiful. This weekend is forecast to be sunny and warmer! I lost power during last Sunday's storm and just got it back on last night, Thursday night. Other coast residents are still waiting for needed repairs to the electrical system. This weather should certainly help.

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Amy Ruegg calls them her little friends and she goes to visit with them during low tide events. Along with those I shared yesterday, she found these beauties. First, here's a Six-rayed Star.

Next is the magnificent Giant Green Anemone.

And the less common beautiful Sunburst Anemone.

I've got several more to share, on another day! Thanks to Amy for allowing me to share her photos with you here.

There are still many power outages here on the coast, including Rick's and my place. Today was sunny and chilly. This afternoon dark clouds arrived, spilling a few sprinkles on me as I took an afternoon walk.

 

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I love Stars but I think Bat Stars might be my favorite. Of course I'm hearing a particular song in my head right now - Batman is featured!

And here Amy photographed an Ochre Star. Heck, I love them too! They come in various colors and look like they are bedecked in jewels.

One more find for today, a Pacific Stubby Rose Anemone - isn't it beautiful?

I'll be sharing a few more of Amy's finds tomorrow.

Thanks to Amy for allowing me to share her photos with you here.

We made it through the big storm on Sunday but there are many power outages because of falling trees. The wind was particularly fierce. We didn't get nearly as much rain as those to our south. From the storm we received 2.17 inches at Rick's and my place (those up on the ridge got quite a bit more rain), season to date is 36.84. I consider 50 inches to be a "normal" wet year. We're getting there.