Monthly Archives: March 2015

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Allen Vinson had his camera ready when a couple of CA Sea Lions decided to play in the ocean. This first photo shows a small raft of Sea Lions on the left and the two playful Sea Lions on the right.

A raft on the left and playful Sea Lions on the right by Allen Vinson

Here are two more photos of the Sea Lions at play.

Sea Lions playing by Allen Vinson Sea Lions playing 2 by Allen Vinson

Looks pretty darn fun to me! Thanks to Allen for allowing me to share his photos with you here.

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Cherille Cochran photographed this double rainbow north of Anchor Bay.

Double rainbow by Cherille Cochran

A lovely sight indeed. We have some rain coming in this afternoon, which is very welcome. This morning we had lots of briny sightings. A pod of 5/6 Killer Whales was seen by many. Three Humpbacks were reported off the Gualala River. Many Gray Whales, most heading north, and lots of CA Sea Lions. What a day!

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

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A Ling Cod watches over her eggs and protects them from predators. So how did these eggs come to be washed up on a beach? Marilyn Green photographed them, and a Gull that was feasting on them.

Gull eating Lingcod eggs by Marilyn Green Close-up of Lingcod eggs washed up on the beach by Marilyn GreenAbove is a close up photo of the eggs.

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

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On February 20th, Larry Riddle photographed this astronomical trio - Venus, Mars, and the crescent Moon.

Astronomical Trio - Venus, Mars, and the crescent moon by Larry Riddle

Mars is a little difficult to see, but it's there. The Mendonoma Coast is mostly free of light pollution so stargazing and planet-gazing are always wonderful to do. Of course, if the fog rolls in, all bets are off!

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

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Two Gray Whales decided to swim close to shore near the mouth of the Gualala River. Photographers Tom Eckles and Ron Bolander were on the Gualala Bluff Trail with their cameras in hand. The first two photos are Tom's. You can see a fellow on the sandbar was having an up close and personal experience that day!

Gray Whale just off the mouth of the Gualala River by Tom EcklesPectoral fin of a Gray Whale by Tom Eckles

These next three are Ron's photos:

Gray Whale spouts by Ron BolanderGray Whale by Ron BolanderBarnacles cover much of the head of a Gray Whale by Ron BolanderIn this last photo you can see the head of this  Gray Whale is encrusted with barnacles. That means it is an adult. It is spy hopping - taking a good look around.

I wish I had been on the Gualala Bluff Trail while these two Gray Whales were making a personal appearance!

Thanks to Tom and Ron for allowing me to share their photos with you here. To see much more of Tom's nature photography, here is the link to his website: www.tomeckles.com