Tag Archives: Harbor Seal

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On a recent bluff walk on The Sea Ranch with Rick and friends, I spotted this blissful Harbor Seal stretched out on the rocks.

I took this photo with my super zoom, but the seal obviously heard us.

Hello, relaxed Harbor Seal! We sure didn't mean to disturb your rest.

Here's a fun fact: A Harbor Seal can dive 300 feet deep, and stay underwater up to 28 minutes!

It's sunny and quite warm today. There was a thin layer of smoke visible above the horizon during last night's sunset. But no discernible smoke from the inland fires today. Nothing but blue skies, at least in Anchor Bay and Gualala today.  ***UPDATE: 5:15 pm. Several hours ago smoke began to flow over the Mendonoma coast. We hope the winds will shift direction but for now it is hot and smoky here.

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Allen Vinson recently photographed this Harbor Seal as a wave curled up around her. She sure looks happy!

The cool water of the Pacific Ocean must feel good on a warm September day.

Thanks to Allen for allowing me to share his photo with you here. To see much more of Allen's nature photography, here is his website: http://allenvinson.smugmug.com/

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Peter entitled his photo, "Not a care in the world." Harbor Seal mothers give birth on secluded beaches. There is a large rookery at Tidepool Beach on The Sea Ranch.

Not a care in the world, a Harbor Seal pup with its mother by Peter Cracknell

Yes, life is good when you are on the beautiful Mendonoma Coast!

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

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It's that time of year, the time for Harbor Seal pups to be born on secluded beaches. If you ever needed a reason to keep your dog on a leash, this is it. Harbor Seal moms leave their newborns on the beach to fish for themselves. The pups do not need to be "rescued." I will be sharing some photos of newborns with you soon.

Robert Scarola caught a cute photo of several seals taking a nice snooze.

Sunday Afternoon Snooze in the Sun - Harbor Seals by Robert Scarola

Robert said they inspired him to go home and take a nap!

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

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Peter Cracknell photographed a Harbor Seal resting in the sun. It sure looks happy nestled in on the rocks!

The sun sure feels good - a Harbor Seal rests by Peter Cracknell

Harbor Seals are year round residents of the Mendonoma Coast.

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