Tag Archives: Rozanne Rapozo

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Allen's Hummingbirds nest here on the Mendonoma Coast. Rozanne Rapozo puts out material to aid in their nest building. Here is an Allen's collecting materials for her nest.

I asked Rozanne about the material. She wrote, “I use Songbird Essentials Hummer Helper Nesting Material. Other birds (Chickadees, Nuthatches) help themselves to it also.  It feels sort of like I imagine picked cotton feels.  Light and fluffy with some substance to it.  I use the recommended hanger.”

Allen’s Hummingbirds begin nesting in Mid-February and can continue through late June, and beyond. Anna’s Hummingbirds nest even earlier, from December through early June. If you have to prune tree branches, be very careful to check first for a tiny hummingbird nest, which is about the size of half a walnut shell.

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

June gloom! Lots of cool fog with a little clearing in the afternoon.

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Recently Rozanne Rapozo was down near the Gualala River when she saw this female Common Merganser fly by.

 

Just look at the beautiful reflection in the river. The tips of the wings seem to "touch."

Thanks to Rozanne for allowing me to share her photo with you here.

Today started off cold (42 degrees) but with sun. The wind has picked up over the afternoon and it's supposed to be quite windy tomorrow.

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Rozanne Rapozo sent in this photo and asked if I could see the dog. After looking at it for a while, I did indeed see it. Can you? Now I can't un-see it.

Rozanne took this photo of a sea tunnel off The Sea Ranch.

Thanks to Rozanne for allowing me to share her fun photo with you here.

brrrr! Foggy and cold, only mid-50s this afternoon. But late this afternoon the fog has pulled back and I can actually see an ocean out there!

I will be on Peggy's Place tomorrow, Thursday April 16, from 9 to 10 taking nature sightings. The radio station, KGUA 88.3, live streams so if you are so inclined, you could listen in. Here's the link: https://www.kgua.org/  Click on "listen live" on the upper left.

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I guess everyone drops something now and then. Rozanne Rapozo was watching and photographing this Cedar Waxwing feeding on a cotoneaster bush, stilled filled with ripe red berries. But this bird dropped a berry and Rozanne captured with her camera and talent.

We see the nonbreeders here this time of year. The best way to spot these birds - other than finding a bush full of fruit - is to listen for their calls. You can listen at this link to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Cedar_Waxwing/sounds

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

It was a beautiful, sunny day here this Friday. No rain in the forecast. The Mendonoma Coast is a great place to explore during this break in the rains.

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The full Moon setting by Fish Rocks presented quite a beautiful picture. As evidence, just take a look at Rozanne Rapozo's photo. Fish Rocks is off Anchor Bay, about five miles north of Gualala.

Thanks to Rozanne for allowing me to share her photo with you here.

Cold fog this morning, cold clouds this afternoon. Rain beginning tomorrow night!