Tag Archives: Ferne Fedeli

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Ferne Fedeli once again found a Common Raven liberating hair from the backside of her donkey. I guess Ferne's donkey has nice soft hair, perfect for lining a nest.

Ron Bolander found this Raven attacking the mirror on a Coastal Seniors' bus.

Sometimes a bird sees its reflection in a mirror or glass and thinks he sees a handsome competitor. Ron tells me they now cover the mirrors with small wastepaper baskets to protect them.

Thanks to Ferne and Ron for allowing me to share their fun photos with you here.

We had a vigorous storm come through overnight, dropping over an inch of much-needed rain. Today is sun-drenched with white, puffy clouds drifting by. Just lovely.

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There has been a male Roosevelt Elk near the hamlet of Elk for several years now. He has been hanging out with a group of domestic cattle. Ferne Fedeli found him missing his magnificent rack recently. Here's what he looks like without his antlers.

He's not quite as imposing without them, is he? Here's what he looked like with his antlers, this photo taken by Ron Bolander.

He'll be growing a new set soon. I wonder if this is the year he will find a mate. Roosevelt Elk are seen to our north; until this fellow arrived, only a few have been spotted on the Mendonoma coast.

Thanks to Ferne and Ron for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

We are having light rain today. As I type this, the clouds have lifted a bit and I can see the Pacific Ocean. I've received several reports of Risso's Dolphins headed my direction. Hope I get to see them.

Spring doesn't know...

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We wonder when this elk's hormones will kick in and he will leave the Mendocino coast in search of a mate. But for now, he seems content to hang out with a herd of domestic cows on a farm north of Point Arena. Ferne Fedeli recently photographed him with his growing antlers.

He looks pretty darn handsome, don't you think?

Thanks to Ferne for allowing me to share her photo with you here.

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This happened last year too. Ferne Fedeli watched as a Common Raven hopped on the back of her donkey, Jack, and sheared off hair for its nest. Jack doesn't seem to mind this at all.

Jack the Donkey allows a Common Raven to harvest his hair by Ferne Fedeli

Perhaps it feels good, like being groomed!

Thanks to Ferne for allowing me to share her photo with you here.

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Ferne Fedeli noticed this beautiful Bobcat relaxing in the sun with its eyes closed.

Sleepy Bobcat by Ferne Fedeli

Whoever said Bobcats are nocturnal hasn't seen the Bobcats here on the Mendonoma Coast. They are often seen in the daylight hours.

Thanks to Ferne for allowing me to share her photo with you here.