We had an odd storm come through on Wednesday 9/24, odd in that it moved from east to west. That gave the perfect conditions for a rainbow at dusk.
First is the beauty taken by Paul Brewer in Gualala.
And this beautiful rainbow taken by Cathleen Crosby at the south end of Gualala.
And finally Roxanne Holmes caught magic at Shell Beach at The Sea Ranch.
Paul Brewer found this Anna's Hummingbird feeding on the Crocosmia plants in his Gualala garden.
What a wonderful, colorful photo with our year round Anna's hummer finding nectar in this plant which is also called Coppertips.
Thanks to Paul for allowing me to share his photo with you here. To see much more of his nature photography, here is the link to his website: https://paulbrewer.smugmug.com/
Foggy this morning but it quickly pulled back. Temps were in the low 70's this afternoon, and the breeze picked up.
Brown Pelicans heading northward can be seen now in large flocks. I find it thrilling to see them. Even more exciting is to see one getting read to nab a fish, their preferred food source. Paul Brewer got this photo of a Brown Pelican making his move.
Brown Pelican plunge dive, beak first, to catch a fish. This is an adult pelican with its white head.
Thanks to Paul for allowing me to share his photo with you here. To see much more of Paul's nature photography, here is his website: https://paulbrewer.smugmug.com/
The fog has pulled back over the ocean and it's a sunny, warm day today!
Castle Rock is off the north end of Gualala. There is a flat rock in front of it that the waves hit, throwing white water at Castle Rock. Paul Brewer recently took this photo.
Thanks to Paul for allowing me to share his photo with you here. Paul's work is displayed at the Dolphin, the art studio of Gualala Arts. Here's a link to their website: https://gualalaarts.org/category/exhibits/dolphin-gallery-exhibit/
This morning there was sunshine, but the clouds started to pile in, as you can see from my photo.
This afternoon is dark and rain is supposed to begin soon. Yay!
I get to look all the entries to Gualala Arts' Art in the Redwoods and endeavor to pick the Best Mendonoma Sighting. It's HARD because there are so many options. But Paul Brewer's photo of a Great Egret stood out. He titled his photo "Egret Hideaway." I love the lichen hanging from the tree branches, and the beautiful Great Egret.
This bird is in breeding plumage - the neon green patch on the skin and the long plumes growing from the back tell the story.
Paul sent a bonus photo, entitled "Egret Sanctuary."
The framed photograph now showing at the Gualala Arts Center is quite large. There is a smaller version displayed at The Dolphin Gallery and Store, GAC's store in Gualala. Here is a link to The Dolphin: https://gualalaarts.org/dolphin-gallery/
Thanks to Paul for allowing me to share his photos with you here. And congratulations to Paul on winning the Best Mendonoma Sightings Award 2024!
Sunny and breezy, and warm away from the ocean!