Tag Archives: fishing

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Eric Zetterholm had fun watching Caspian Terns fishing together at the Gualala River.

Here one rests in the river.

Here's what Eric observed: “There are three that seem to work together. They fly into the wind that blows up the river and allows them to move slowly as they fish. They fly up to the mouth together with a space of a hundred yards or so between them, and return in a group. It is a fun challenge to get a picture of them flying by and diving for the fish. They seem to be getting along with the few Osprey on the river, but there is a lot of chatter and calls between them all.”

Thanks to Eric for this fun sighting and for allowing me to share his photos with you here.

Breezy, sunny, and warm on the Mendonoma Coast today.

Spring doesn't know...

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Eric Zetterholm noticed this River Otter fishing in the very full and muddy Gualala River.

There is a family of River Otters that lives in and alongside the estuary of the Gualala River. The family is comprised of a mother otter and her offspring. The male otter does his part impregnating the female but then he leaves. Deadbeat dad! River Otters can't tolerate pollution, so their presence is a testament to the clean waters of the Mendonoma coast.

Thanks to Eric for allowing me to share his photo with you here.

We are having breezy, sunny weather today, without a cloud to be seen.

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When the ocean calms down and does its best imitation of a placid lake, some take to the water to experience ocean kayaking. Catherine Miller and Hal Ferguson did just that recently. Fishing was also involved!

These photos were taken off of Arena Cove. Thanks to Catherine for allowing me to share them with you here.

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Great Blue Herons are year round residents of the Mendonoma Coast. They hunt for a variety of food, including fish and small rodents. Rob Diefenbach recently photographed one on the hunt for a tasty rodent.

Great Blue Heron on the hunt by Rob Diefenbach

And here is a photo by Rozann Grunig of a Great Blue Heron fishing.Great Blue Heron by Rozann Grunig (Medium)

Thanks to Rob and Rozann for allowing me to share their photos with you here.