It's always a happy occasion to see the first Harbor Seal pup of the year. He/she was born last Sunday at the Tidepool Rookery off The Sea Ranch. Karen Wilkinson was there with her camera. The mother and pup soon entered the ocean.

Here the pup catches a ride on the back of his/her mom.

There is a very sweet photo on page one of the Independent Coast Observer from this series by Karen. Hope you subscribe!

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

There was 1.30 inches in our gauge from the storm that came through Thursday night/Friday morning. But today is dry and mild, with many clouds passing by. Gray Whales have been seen today, heading north. We'll be looking for the first mother/calf pair soon - another heartwarming sighting.