Craig Tooley was photographing at the Gualala River when he spotted this Great Blue Heron on a snag. Yes, it was foggy that morning!
Great Blue Herons are year round residents of the Mendonoma Coast!
Thanks to Craig for allowing me to share his photo with you here. To see much more of Craig's nature photography, here is his website: http://www.ruffimage.com
Lots of fog this morning, pulling back in the afternoon. Cool temps, low 60's. No wind. Beautiful fall colors beginning to appear.
Craig Tooley saw three juvenile Acorn Woodpeckers, all demanding to be fed. He photographed one of the young woodpeckers, and then got all three lined up in a vertical row.
I've seen these young woodpeckers chase their parents around, flying from tree to tree. It must be nice for the adults when they learn to feed themselves!
Acorn woodpeckers have such a distinctive call. You can hear it at this link to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Acorn_Woodpecker/sounds
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
This morning was clear and calm, but the wind picked up in the afternoon. Temps are nice and mild.
Shari Goforth photographed this Western Bluebird leaving a very hungry chick behind. Hopefully the parent quickly returned with a tasty bug for this little one.
Ailene Kanbe photographed this Cliff Swallow feeding the chick on the right.
And Craig Tooley found this Violet-green Swallow nest in a hedgerow. See the open mouth in the hole? Don't worry, hungry one...an insect is coming your way.
Thanks to Shari, Ailene and Craig for allowing me to share their photos with you here. To see much more of Craig's nature photography, here is the link to his website: http://www.ruffimage.com
It's foggy here today with temps in the mid-60s! The fog is a high fog and I can see the ocean. Looks like the sun is trying to break through this afternoon. Nice to have it cool!
Craig Tooley named these Black Oystercatchers Fred and Ginger.
It does look like they are dancing! A fun photo for you today.
Thanks to Craig for allowing me to share his photo with you here. To see much more of Craig's nature photography, here is his website: http://www.ruffimage.com
Sunny and warm today and only a gentle breeze. Perfect weather!
It's an exciting time of year when we see the first mother/calf pairs of Gray Whales. On Monday, several pairs were seen quite close in at Black Point Beach off The Sea Ranch. A friend called Craig Tooley and he got this great photo of a calf.
You can tell this a calf born earlier this year because of his or her stubby nose/mouth area and there are no barnacles yet! Of course the size compared to his/her mom is another clue.
Karen Wilkinson is the friend who called Craig and she got some incredible photos too. I hope to post some of hers soon.
Thanks to Craig for allowing me to share his photo with you here. To see much more of Craig's nature photography, here is the link to his website: http://www.ruffimage.com
oh, today is such a lovely day. Warm - low 70's - and no wind.