Tag Archives: Gualala

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One of the birds that migrates into our area in the spring is the Wilson's Warbler. Craig Tooley recently photographed one.

Wilson's Warbler perches by Craig TooleyIt looks like it is wearing a black toupee! This warbler often raises its tail and flips it from side to side. You can hear its whistling call at this link: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Wilsons_Warbler/sounds

This small songbird eats insects and berries.

Wilson's Warbler by Craig Tooley

Thanks to Craig for allowing me to share his photos with you here. To see much more of Craig's nature photography, here is his website: www.ruffimage.com

Craig is going to be at the Four-eyed Frog Bookstore in Gualala this coming Saturday at 2 pm. He will show tips on how to take wonderful nature photos, especially the ones that are in the book we did together, Mendonoma Sightings Throughout the Year.

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Castle Rock sits off the north end of Gualala. Richard Hansen has a ringside seat to view the action as waves first hit a smaller rock in front of it. Richard recently photographed this interesting sea stack.

Castle Rock by Richard HansenHere's one of my favorite photos taken a few years ago. Richard captured a "monster" wave seemingly attacking - or reaching out to hug -  Castle Rock.

Monster Wave threatens Castle Rock by Richard HansenThanks to Richard for allowing me to share his photos with you here.

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We have had a few sprinkles, but not much to speak of. However the clouds have brought some beautiful sunsets. Here's last night's sunset taken by Richard Hansen in Gualala.

Cinco de Mayo sunset by Richard Hansen

And day is done...

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

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Paul Brewer incorporated the clock tower in the Gualala's Cypress Center into his photo of the eclipse, thereby showing you the time he took the photo.

Eclipse of moon in Gualala by Paul Brewer

This photo is starring on the front page of last week's Independent Coast Observer.

Then Paul photographed the setting moon, which was a super moon, in the early hours of September 28. Nice to see it back to its usual color.

The setting Super Moon 9-27-15 by Paul Brewer

Thanks to Paul for allowing me to share these stunning photos with you here. To see much more of Paul's nature photography, here is his website: http://www.capturingnatureswonders.com/

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Tom Eckles saw the first Monarch Butterflies in his garden in Gualala.

Monarch Butterfly in the garden by Tom Eckles (Large)

The fall migration is just beginning. Journey North is a citizen science project where you can report your own sightings of Monarchs and other creatures. Here is their website: http://www.learner.org/jnorth/

Thanks to Tom for allowing me to share his photo with you here. To see much more of Tom's photography, here is his website: www.tomeckles.com