Kathy Haas was visiting her parents at The Sea Ranch when she photographed an amazing amount of Anna's Hummingbirds at the two feeders.
A group of hummingbirds is called a charm. And it's a charming sight to see these living jewels at our feeders.
Thanks to Kathy for allowing me to share her photo with you here.
A series of storms has rumbled through the Mendonoma Coast. Today is a "wait five minutes" kind of day - first it's raining, then the sun comes out, whoops - it's raining again! Of course we are having rainbows. Beth Kattleman photographed a spectacular one recently at The Sea Ranch.
There is a faint double rainbow over the vibrant one. Linda Bostwick photographed a rainbow appearing next to a hailstorm near Point Arena.
Rainbow days are one of the privileges of being on the Mendonoma Coast!
Thanks for Beth and Linda for allowing me to share their photos with you here.
Zack, the golden retriever, was walking with his people, Rene and Martin Steinpress, along one of The Sea Ranch public access trails. As they watched the fog appeared.
There is fog offshore today, but not inland - at least in Anchor Bay and Gualala! It's sunny and warm, but we know it won't last for long.
Thanks to Martin for allowing me to share his photo with you here.
A beautiful native plant, Hooker's Evening Primrose, is blooming rather late this year. Amy Ruegg found this plant near Shell Beach on The Sea Ranch.
The plant has formed seed capsules, which Pine Siskins love to feed on. Here's a photo of the entire plant Amy found, and a close up of the flower.
Thanks to Amy for allowing me to share her photos with you here.
Great Blue Herons walk with a stately grace. And seeing one fly, with its slow wing beats, is a treat. Martin and Rene Steinpress recently saw one on a bluff on The Sea Ranch while they were walking on one of the public access trails.
Great Blue Herons eat small mammals, and they eat fish too. Here is one of my favorite photos of a GBH, just taking off from the water. This photo was taken by Paul Brewer.
Thanks to Martin and Paul for allowing me to share their photos with you here. To see much more of Paul's nature photography, here is the link to his website: www.capturingnatureswonders.com