Tag Archives: Ron Bolander

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A tiny duck with a big head, meet this beautiful male Bufflehead. Ron Bolander found this duck flying over the Gualala River.

Buffleheads nest in woodpecker cavities, especially those made by Northern Flickers. Smart! To hear their quiet calls, here is a link to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Bufflehead/sounds

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

We are having a sunny, calm day. Rain is moving back into the picture beginning on Friday, thank goodness, but for now the living is easy on the Mendonoma Coast.

 

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This is what Ron Bolander wrote about his photo: “The Mr. and Mrs. Bald Eagle were photographed last Monday. Like all married couples, it appears that they are not speaking to each other.”

Not all married couples, Ron!

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

We had a VERY vigorous storm come through late yesterday. Heavy rain, wind, even some thunder and lightning. 2.90 inches in our rain gauge, but my sister in Point Arena got nearly 3 and 1/2 inches. Usually Point Arena's rainfall total is significantly below ours in Anchor Bay. 17.25 inches season to date. And more on the way! Today is a "wait five minutes" kind of day - sunshine, showers, sunshine...

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A family of River Otters lives in and alongside the Gualala River. Ron Bolander recently spotted them. In the first photo a mother River Otter is in the river with several of her offspring on the rocks. ooo, she is sending a *look* to Ron!

Here is a curious River Otter.

And two  young ones look up at Ron.

North American River Otters are considered semi-aquatic. They swim in the ocean, in freshwater creeks and rivers, and they walk on land. River Otters can't abide pollution so their presence is a testament to the clean waters of the Mendonoma Coast.

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

Another beautiful Autumn day, though cooler. Nice!

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Dragonflies and Damselflies grace us with their incredible beauty. Ron Bolander was at a friend's lily pond where he found this gorgeous Blue-eyed Darner Dragonfly.

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

It's foggy along the coast but sunny when you head inland. That makes for a mild day today!

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Great Blue Herons are year round residents of the Mendonoma Coast. They have a varied diet, which includes small rodents and fish. Ron Bolander photographed one that had just found dinner.

Just look at the beautiful scene with the Pacific Ocean in the background!

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

Lots and lots of wind today to go with the sunny skies.

Spring doesn't know...