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Evelyn Schofield caught the dramatic sunset reflected in the Gualala River from The Hotel Breakers, a hotel at the south end of Gualala, overlooking the Pacific Ocean and the Gualala River.

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

To learn more at the hotel, here is the link: https://www.thehotelbreakers.com/ And the restaurant there, The Vue Coastal Kitchen, is one of my favorites!

Today has been cloudy and muggy. There is a chance of light showers tonight. And real rain is predicted for late tomorrow night, Wednesday, and into Thursday morning. Early rain is a blessing!

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Michael Coustier recently photographed this young Bald Eagle. Birder Diane Hichwa took a look at Michael's photo, saying it looks good for a two and a half year old.

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We so fortunate to have Bald Eagles back here on the Mendonoma Coast. They are a joy to observe.

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

Get just a bit away from the immediate coast and it's darn right toasty today!

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Kate Bloch was fortunate enough to have a Flame Skimmer Dragonfly land on a branch and pose for her. Kate has the magic!

Here are two fun facts about this dragonfly:

Their massive compound eyes contain up to 30,000 lenses, allowing them to see in nearly 360 degrees. And they can fly backward, upside down, hover in place, and accelerate to top speed instantly.

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

Very little fog this morning and a sunny and warm afternoon was the result. Temp around 72 degrees...near perfection!

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Eric photographed two dear deer - fawns in this case - looking at him.

I wonder what these fawns are thinking!

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

Lots of cool, moist fog recently. Sometimes it clears in the afternoon. Here on the Mendonoma Coast August is known as Fogust.

 

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These small Sierran Treefrogs are good at hiding in plain sight. They can change color from green (the most common color) to tan or brown. In this case the treefrog needed to be green to match the cactus he/she was hiding in at Richey Wasserman's garden.

Here John Sheafe photographed one of these frogs changing color.

I love these tiny treefrogs. In the spring, the male has a very big voice!

Thanks to Richey and John for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

Foggy this morning, sunny this afternoon though fog is covering the ocean. Nice and cool in the mid-60's.