Tag Archives: Bob Rutemoeller

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The Pacific Ocean has been loud and mighty lately. Huge waves have crashed against sandy beaches and rocky cliffs. Janet Burch was out on the bluffs at The Sea Ranch when she saw this awesome sight.

Grace O'Malley photographed these waves called Rooster Tails off of Timber Cove.

And Bob Rutemoeller witnessed this roiled-up ocean off the Gualala Bluff Trail.

Shirley Mitchell photographed the action off of Gualala Point.

Such power and such beauty - we need to respect the Pacific Ocean and stay well back when she is flexing her awesome power.

Thanks to Janet, Grace, Bob and Shirley for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

Today it is raining - hooray! A half-inch so far but the bulk of the storm is due in a bit later.

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Rich Dong recently photographed a Ceanothus Silkmoth.

As did John Sheafe. These large moths can measure up to five inches wingtip to wingtip.

I've often wondered if Nike got their idea for their swoosh from the markings on this moth. Below is a photo of Ceanothus in bloom, this photo taken by Bob Rutemoeller.

Thanks to Rich, Bob and John for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

Another sunny, breezy (perhaps windy by afternoon!) day today.

Spring doesn't know...

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This native plant is found in moist seeps, and in shady canyons and forests. Mary Sue Ittner has photographed these plants in a series of three photos. First is the flower in bud.

And here you can see the flower. They kind of look like little, white pompoms.

And here you will see Bob Rutemoeller walking down a shady path lined on either side by Coltsfoot. Looks like a wonderful trail to hike!

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

Sunny with high clouds today, and cooler by at least ten degrees.

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Several people have reported seeing these beautiful little warblers. Craig Tooley found a Townsend's Warbler recently.

Bob Rutemoeller got a couple of photos of Townsend's Warblers at the Gualala Bluff Trail.

These small warblers breed to our north, but we get to see them this time of year as they overwinter on the coast. They forage for insects, usually high in tree tops. They have a distinctive, high-pitched call, which you can listen to at this link: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Townsends_Warbler/sounds

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

The King Tides are happening now through Sunday, larger than normal high tides. That means minus tides to balance out the equation. Minus tides give you a window into tide pools usually covered in water.

Sunny, cool weather with rain coming in tonight. I love winter!

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Bob Rutemoeller photographed some of the huge surf off the Point Arena-Stornetta Lands on December 26th. I was amazed to see the arches so inundated with water and foam.

Here is what they usually look like. This photo was taken by Laura Cover in a calmer moment.

Bob also photographed several big waves coming in. The Pacific Ocean was LOUD that day!

Thanks to Bob and Laura for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

It's sunny today, and it looks like there are no clouds on the horizon. If so, there may be a green flash at sunset today!