Tag Archives: Clay Yale

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John Batchelder managed to photograph one of the fast, little CA Quail chicks he saw recently.

Quail families are being seen now. Several years ago George Anderson captured these newly hatched chicks.

And Clay Yale had two perch on saucer with water.

Here's a cute photo taken by Jon Loveless of the chicks following their mother.

The chicks are very vulnerable now, as they cannot yet fly. The number one predator of these chicks is the domestic house cat.

Thanks to John, George, Clay and Jon for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

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Clay Yale recently sent me this photo of a sunset. The sun reflecting through clouds seems to form a golden eagle!

It's never too late to share a beautiful photo. Thanks to Clay for allowing me to share it with you here.

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The Black-tailed Deer usually begin birthing their fawns around the first of May. Clay Yale photographed twins, quickly following their mother down a road on The Sea Ranch.

Pam Powell photographed a Doe in the process of molting. This time of year, Deer lose their winter coat and grow in a summer coat. They can look quite patchy for a while, as the hair doesn't grow in evenly.

And, my, what big ears this Doe has! Thanks to Clay and Pam for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

It is cool, sunny and breezy on the coast today, after overnight showers. Beautiful clouds are scooting across the sky, making it hard to turn away from the show.

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Clay Yale noticed this Bobcat staking out an area of Clay's  yard. Bobcats hunt rodents, and they seem to especially enjoy Gophers. When I look at Clay's photo, though, I wonder it this Bobcat is enjoying some sun.

bobcat-by-clay-yaleOne of my favorite photos of a Bobcat pouncing was taken by Drew Fagan. This photo of Drew's appears in my book, Mendonoma Sightings Throughout the Year. I call it a "once in a lifetime" photo. Drew was working in his studio - he's a renowned artist - when he saw the Bobcat. When Drew trained his camera on the Bobcat, the Bobcat pounced.

bobcat-leaping-by-drew-fagan-mediumThanks to Clay and Drew for allowing me to share their photos with you here. To see Drew Fagan's artwork, here is his website: http://drewfagan.com/

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Clay Yale  noticed two ladybugs mating and snapped this photo.

Ladybugs mating by Clay Yale

Male birds are singing to attract a mate - it's quite lovely to listen in. Steller's Jays are building a nest over our outdoor light fixture. Love is definitely in the air.

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