Tag Archives: Allen Vinson

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Allen Vinson recently took this beautiful photo of sunbeams shining through the forest.

Sunbeams in the forest by Allen Vinson

The morning sun painted a pretty picture in late December in a forest on The Sea Ranch.

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

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All the rain we've had has brought seasonal waterfalls to life. Allen Vinson recently photographed the waterfall at Stengel Beach.

Beautiful waterfall at Stengel Beach by Allen Vinson

Isn't it beautiful?  Stengel Beach is a public access point on The Sea Ranch. There is a very short trail out to the bluffs to see this waterfall.

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

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Allen Vinson looked out his Sea Ranch home and saw a Bobcat on its back with its feet in the air, obviously scratching its back. The Bobcat then stood up and stared right at Allen!

The stare of a Bobcat by Allen Vinson

The cat with the tufted ears and bobbed tail actually took a few strides towards Allen. But it veered off and went its own way, leaving Allen in peace.

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

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American White Pelicans often head to the coast to overwinter. A flock has been seen near the mouth of the Russian River. Richard Kuehn recently photographed one giving him the eye. The second photo was taken by Allen Vinson of a pair in Bodega Bay. That is followed by Siegfried Matull's photo of one coming in for a landing.

American White Pelican by Richard Kuehn American White Pelicans off Bodega Bay by Allen Vinson American White Pelicans by Siegfried Matull SONY DSC American White Pelicans by Janet Tervo

The second to last photo is by Jim Garlock and the last by Janet Tervo. These are huge birds with a wing span of 108 inches! They are usually silent away from their breeding grounds, which is inland and to the north.

Thanks to all the photographers for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

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Allen Vinson spotted what he thought were porpoises. Luckily Allen had his camera with him. They turned out to be Bottle-nosed Dolphins and they sure seemed to be enjoying themselves. A group could be seen surfing a wave together, again and again.

A Bottle-nosed Dolphin dives by Allen Vinson A pod of Bottle-nosed Dolphins by Allen Vinson Bottle-nosed Dolphins by Allen Vinson Bottle-nosed Dolphins off Walk-On-Beach by Allen Vinson

Any day you see Dolphins is a good day! Thanks to Allen for allowing me to share his photos with you here.