We have had some spectacular sunsets the past several months, and that trend is continuing when it's not storming. Recently Gail Jackson took this photo of another beautiful sunset as a storm was moving out.
Thanks to Gail for allowing me to share her photo with you here.
It's cloudy and cool here this afternoon, though we had some sun earlier!
I guess everyone drops something now and then. Rozanne Rapozo was watching and photographing this Cedar Waxwing feeding on a cotoneaster bush, stilled filled with ripe red berries. But this bird dropped a berry and Rozanne captured with her camera and talent.
We see the nonbreeders here this time of year. The best way to spot these birds - other than finding a bush full of fruit - is to listen for their calls. You can listen at this link to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Cedar_Waxwing/sounds
Thanks to Rozanne for allowing me to share her photos with you here.
It was a beautiful, sunny day here this Friday. No rain in the forecast. The Mendonoma Coast is a great place to explore during this break in the rains.
Cleo, short for Cleopatra, is one brave, young cat. She hangs out with creatures far bigger than she is. Here she is with a big Buck.
And here she is with two Bucks!
And now there are three - two Bucks and a Doe...and Cleo!
Peace on earth moments!
Thanks to Ron for allowing me to share his photos with you here, and to Carolyn Young who sent them in to me!
It's mild with some morning sun. But clouds are building up and we have a chance of rain for overnight. Then it looks like a stretch of dry weather for the rest of the week.
The Press Democrat did a wonderful article on my Sunny books and about me. If you like to see it, here is the link: https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/news/jeanne-jackson-sea-ranch-lodge/?artslide=0
Billy Ocallaghan discovered the new blowhole at the southern end of the Point Arena-Stornetta Lands too. It's interesting to watch the video because the blowhole first appears to stream air, and then water. Here's a photo I took from Billy's video.
And below is Billy's video for you to see the blowhole going off!
New Blowhole at the PA Stornetta Lands by Billy Ocallaghan
What a treat to be able to see this! Thanks to Billy for allowing me to share his video with you here.
Drizzly today after a pretty vigorous storm overnight. 0.84 inches, 53.25 season to date!
Tim wrote, "This young Gray Whale was seen Saturday morning 2/8 near the mouth of the Gualala River, bobbing up and down in the surf. He later worked his way south along the bar, coming as close as 30-40 feet from the beach, giving onlookers a memorable show."
Others saw this whale too. He/she didn't appear to be foraging for food; he/she appeared to be frolicking! Oh, I wish I had been there to see this wonderful visit.
Thanks to Tim for allowing me to share his photos with you here.
It's cloudy today, and we have some rain coming in later tonight. The storms on Feb. 12 and 13 brought us 2.07 inches of rain. The season to date is 52.31 inches! A nice wet winter is usually around 50 inches at our place in Anchor Bay, so we are doing great this year.