Allen Vinson recently photographed this Harbor Seal as a wave curled up around her. She sure looks happy!
The cool water of the Pacific Ocean must feel good on a warm September day.
Thanks to Allen for allowing me to share his photo with you here. To see much more of Allen's nature photography, here is his website: http://allenvinson.smugmug.com/
Peter entitled his photo, "Not a care in the world." Harbor Seal mothers give birth on secluded beaches. There is a large rookery at Tidepool Beach on The Sea Ranch.
Yes, life is good when you are on the beautiful Mendonoma Coast!
Thanks to Peter for allowing me to share his photo with you here.
It's that time of year, the time for Harbor Seal pups to be born on secluded beaches. If you ever needed a reason to keep your dog on a leash, this is it. Harbor Seal moms leave their newborns on the beach to fish for themselves. The pups do not need to be "rescued." I will be sharing some photos of newborns with you soon.
Robert Scarola caught a cute photo of several seals taking a nice snooze.
Robert said they inspired him to go home and take a nap!
Thanks to Robert for allowing me to share his photo with you here.
Peter Cracknell photographed a Harbor Seal resting in the sun. It sure looks happy nestled in on the rocks!
Harbor Seals are year round residents of the Mendonoma Coast.
Thanks to Peter for allowing me to share his photo with you here.
Robert Scarola couldn't believe what he was seeing - a Harbor Seal precariously perched on a rock, apparently asleep. Those must be sweet dreams as the Harbor Seal looks so happy.
Harbor Seals will be giving birth to pups in April. Here's a link to see a mom and her pup by Craig Tooley :http://www.mendonomasightings.com/2011/07/27/sweet-photo-of-a-harbor-seal-pup-with-its-mom-taken-by-craig-tooley/
And to see a spectacular photo of Harbor Seals crowned by kelp, here's the link to Siegfried Matull's photo: http://www.mendonomasightings.com/2011/08/24/a-photo-of-harbor-seals-crowned-with-kelp-by-siegfried-matull/