Tag Archives: Eric Zetterholm

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Several coast residents saw these six Great Egrets fly overhead, one at The Sea Ranch and one north of Gualala. Eric Zetterholm photographed them. For some reason, we don't usually see a large group of Great Egrets flying by.

Earlier Eric found them by the Gualala River. In this next photo he shows the larger Great Egrets with a smaller Snowy Egret between them.

Here's a favorite photo of a Great Egret taken by Bob Rutemoeller.  You can see how much of the bird's wings are feathers!

Thanks to Eric and Bob for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

After two small storms (Monday's brought .20 inches and Wednesday's brought .25 inches), we are back to sunny, breezy weather. It was sure nice to get the early rain.

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One of the two Bald Eagles that make the Gualala River area their home arrived at the beach at Gualala Point Regional Park. Here's the before photo - lots of Brown Pelicans and Gulls, some on the sandbar and some in the river. You can also see a new driftwood sculpture in the shape of a teepee.

Then the bad boy or girl arrives.

Where is everybody? Just one Bald Eagle surveying his/her domain.

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

Stunningly beautiful weather here on the Mendonoma Coast today.

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Risso's Dolphins usually can't be seen from coastal bluffs, but a pod came close enough for Eric Zetterholm to photograph them with his long lens.

Risso's Dolphins follow their food source, Squid. Their bodies are marked with scratches from their encounters with the Squids' beaks. Risso's Dolphins are quite acrobatic. It's a treat to see them.

Here are two close-ups of a Risso's take by Ron LeValley on a pelagic trip.

Thanks to Eric and Ron for allowing me to share their photos with you here. To see much more of Ron's nature photography, here is his website: http://levalleyphoto.com/home/

With the warmth, wildflowers are blooming. Time to get out and see them!

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Eric Zetterholm recently photographed the mated pair of Bald Eagles mating. Yes! X-rated Sightings for you today.

The eagles were in the dead tree that can be seen from the north end of the Gualala Bluff Trail, or from behind Trinks Restaurant. The mating is quick! Eric later spotted them in the sandbar of Gualala River, facing the Pacific Ocean. Do you see a heart between the two Bald Eagles' beaks and throats? Sweet!

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

Another lovely day here on the Mendonoma coast. Birdsong fills the air. With spring right around the corner, and wildflowers beginning to appear, it's a great time to be on the coast.

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Eric Zetterholm noticed this River Otter fishing in the very full and muddy Gualala River.

There is a family of River Otters that lives in and alongside the estuary of the Gualala River. The family is comprised of a mother otter and her offspring. The male otter does his part impregnating the female but then he leaves. Deadbeat dad! River Otters can't tolerate pollution, so their presence is a testament to the clean waters of the Mendonoma coast.

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

We are having breezy, sunny weather today, without a cloud to be seen.