Tag Archives: Eric Zetterholm

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Eric Zetterholm was down near the Gualala River when he spotted these two Bald Eagles. The sub-adult eagles is on the left. I believe he/she is about 3 1/2 years old. The eagle on the right is an adult.

Here Eric got another view and the young eagle is stretching its wings.

Thanks to Eric for allowing me to share his photos with you here.

On Friday, at Gualala Arts' Festival of Trees, a Bald Eagle flew over the arts center, delighting visiting family members.

It's sunny and mild today with some clouds - another beautiful day here on the Mendonoma Coast!

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Eric Zetterholm was the first to photograph this Black-tailed buck near The Sea Ranch golf course.

The Buck looks healthy except for those twisted antlers. I queried CDFW. I heard back from Krysten Kellum, Information Officer. She wrote, “CDFW’s Statewide Deer Coordinator Brian Leo tells me: I believe this sometimes happens due to hormonal imbalance, sometimes due to testicular injury or disease. It could also result from damage to the pedicle. Since the antlers are deformed on both sides and the deer appears to be otherwise healthy, my guess would be testicular injury or some other cause of hormonal imbalance.” I learned testosterone is essential for the normal antler cycle of growth and shedding.

It will be interesting to see what happens to this buck's antlers next year.

Thanks to Eric for allowing me to share his photos with you here.

It's raining, it's pouring...

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It was sunset on Oct. 17th that Eric Zetterholm photographed the setting sun. His reward was a rare photo of a double green flash.

Eric went out two days later to see if he could do it again, but a pesky gull flew across his view at the crucial moment.

With the time change, the sun will be setting around 5:30 or so beginning with today's sunset. Will you be watching?

Thanks to Eric for allowing me to share his photos with you here.

It's been a beautiful day on the Mendonoma coast today. Slight breeze, temps in the low 70's. We especially enjoyed it knowing there is rain in the forecast!

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Just what is this Gray Fox doing?

Is he/she barking? Howling? Yawning? I wish Eric's photo came with sound!

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

The fog was near the immediate coast, but up on the ridge it was hot! We have a LOT of micro climates here.

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Eric Zetterholm wrote, "A big Black Bear grabbed a late night snack from our can last night. It took a bag over to our neighbors’ yard for a moonlit picnic but got the attention of our dog and was soon eating in the bright light of my flashlight."

"Damage to the gate was small and the mess in the yard was minimal. The Bear was nice enough to eat from the bag like it was a melted candy bar without getting chocolate all over the place.”

You have to imagine Eric outside in the dark training his flashlight on the bear with one hand and taking photos with the other. Amazing!

Eric wrote further, “I think this gets me close to having a photo of all the different kinds of animals in our area. Fox, Bobcat, Coyote, Mountain Lion, Black Bear... I don't know what else will come to visit us.” Okay, Eric, here’s your challenge. You and Amy Ruegg need a visit from a Ring -tailed Cat. And a Badger. Let's not forget Long-tailed Weasels. And a Spotted Skunk.

Thanks to Eric for allowing me to share his photos with you here!

It's sunny this Sunday, with some passing clouds. It's cooler today, in the mid 60's and the wind is still a-blowing!