Craig Tooley recently photographed a newly-hatched Western Gull chick. Looks like the little one is calling to his or her parents to be fed. "Feed me NOW!"

These chicks have great camouflage, looking like pebbles. Here are two photos Craig took several years ago. The mother Western Gull is very devoted to her little chicks.

Fun Fact: Western Gulls are the only gull species that nests on the Mendonoma Coast.

Thanks to Craig for allowing me to share his photos with you here. To see much more of Craig's nature photography, here is the link to his website: http://www.ruffimage.com

Another warm, sunny day with breezes. Lots of whitecaps on the ocean today too! Scott Mercer told me at dusk last night, the 4th of July, 8 to 10 Blue Whales passed by, an amazing sighting. That speaks well to the abundance of feed - krill and copepods - in the Pacific Ocean now.