Carolyn Andre captured a photo of the Pacific Ocean flowing over the sandbar of the Gualala River.
It is beautiful to see, don't you agree? Carolyn also photographed a dramatic sunset between storms.
Thanks to Carolyn for allowing me to share her photos with you here.
Carolyn André spotted what she deemed a male Great Blue Heron and a female Great Egret. I'll let Carolyn tell the story. “So they start off like this, couldn’t be bothered to even look at each other. He’s busy looking the other way, but they keep turning to look at each other.
“Then she gets mad and starts walking his way – quickly.
"So he turns around and starts walking towards her. Then she stops, so he stops. And they’re still out there ignoring each other.”
The two species of birds usually avoid each other in order not to compete for food.
Thanks to Carolyn for a fun story, and for allowing me to share her photos with you here.
Carolyn André and Barry Richman were honored with a visit from a Bobcat. Carolyn got several photos of the handsome animal.
I wondered if Bobcat's were all marked alike and discovered each one is unique! Just like a human's fingerprints, each Bobcat has different markings.
Bobcats are named because of their short "bobbed" tails. One thing they all have in common after the age of eight weeks is the white patch on the back of their ears.
The Bobcat headed off to hunt for its favorite meal - gophers.
Thanks to Carolyn for allowing me to share her photos with you here.
Pat Neth caught this lovely sunset.
And Paul Brewer photographed this pastel sunset at Bowling Ball Beach.
And Carolyn André caught reds, oranges and yellows reflected in the clouds.
Each sunset photo is so different, yet so beautiful.
Thanks to Pat, Carolyn and Paul for allowing me to share their photos with you here. To see much more of Paul's nature photography, here is the link to his website: http://www.capturingnatureswonders.com/
Peter Cracknell photographed a Brown Pelican recently. Its white head tells you it is an adult. Juveniles have brown heads. They are migrating south along the coast now.
Rain is hitting the coast today and we are grateful for all we receive. The ocean is making itself heard too with its crashing waves. Carolyn André photographed these waves coming in near Jenner several days ago. The black dots on the right are surfers.
Two more storms are lined up and we say, "Bring it on, Mother Nature!"
Thanks to Peter and Carolyn for allowing me to share their photos with you here.