Tag Archives: The Sea Ranch

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Eric Zetterholm wrote, "A big Black Bear grabbed a late night snack from our can last night. It took a bag over to our neighbors’ yard for a moonlit picnic but got the attention of our dog and was soon eating in the bright light of my flashlight."

"Damage to the gate was small and the mess in the yard was minimal. The Bear was nice enough to eat from the bag like it was a melted candy bar without getting chocolate all over the place.”

You have to imagine Eric outside in the dark training his flashlight on the bear with one hand and taking photos with the other. Amazing!

Eric wrote further, “I think this gets me close to having a photo of all the different kinds of animals in our area. Fox, Bobcat, Coyote, Mountain Lion, Black Bear... I don't know what else will come to visit us.” Okay, Eric, here’s your challenge. You and Amy Ruegg need a visit from a Ring -tailed Cat. And a Badger. Let's not forget Long-tailed Weasels. And a Spotted Skunk.

Thanks to Eric for allowing me to share his photos with you here!

It's sunny this Sunday, with some passing clouds. It's cooler today, in the mid 60's and the wind is still a-blowing!

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Summer Montacute had a Bobcat visit her place at The Sea Ranch. She wrote, “This Bobcat wandered through our backyard yesterday evening. It walked very close to the house and I was able to take these photos from the inside. I have never seen one so close and now have a new appreciation for their gorgeous fur! We’ve seen so much wildlife from our home since moving here a year ago but never a Bobcat. Truly special!”

Bobcats, with their tufted ears and bobbed tails, are year round residents of the Mendonoma Coast.

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

Today, Friday, is sunny and warm, with fog over the ocean. No wind!

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Harbor Seal pups are being born at several locations on the Mendonoma Coast. Kate Bloch was on the bluffs overlooking the rookery off The Sea Ranch when she witnessed an actual birth...and she photographed it for us to see.

Here the pup is being born.

And here the mother is looking to see how it's going! Two Western Gulls stand at the ready to eat the afterbirth.

Here the pup is breaking out of the amniotic sac.

And here is the first bonding of mother and newborn. They touch noses.

Below the pup begins to nurse. And then his/her mom leads the way to the ocean for the first swim.

Many thanks to Kate for allowing me to share these photos with you here.

When Harbor Seals are thriving, the ecosystem is doing well. Live long and prosper, little pup!

Foggy this morning but then brilliant sunshine broke out.

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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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Here's the Bobcat lurking in the grasses at The Sea Ranch.

Then the Bobcat showed him or herself.

And finally Eric saw it saunter over to a neighbor's house.

Bobcats are often seen hunting for rodents during the daylight hours!

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

Cloudy and drippy here today - light rain. I'll report on rain totals tomorrow.