Ed Roshitsh photographed this Black Bear at his Gualala property, just walking along.

A few weeks earlier, Allan Hogle photographed these bear prints near his farm by Old Stage Road.

Last month, an obviously pregnant Black Bear was caught on a motion detector camera on the ridge. Yes, we do share the Mendonoma coast with several Black Bears.

Thanks to Ed and Allan for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

We are experiencing a big, windy storm today, with two more storms behind it. The drought has broken with all this wonderful winter rain, at least in Northern California.