Tag Archives: Jon Loveless

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Young Fawns are being seen, proving that the birthing season of the Black-tailed Deer lasts a long time. The first Fawns usually appear around Mother's Day in early May. Jon Loveless saw this small family recently at The Sea Ranch.

Larain Matheson had a sighting of a mother Doe and her Fawn north of Gualala.

It's a good reminder to slow down while driving. Watch for a Doe crossing the road, and wait to see if a Fawn, or two or even three, might be following.

Thanks to Jon and Larain for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

Fog over the ocean, but sunny at Rick's and my place in Anchor Bay. Breezy too, with temps in the 70's. Huckleberries are beginning to ripen up!

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Chris Pechal found her hummingbird feeder emptied each morning. She finally photographed the culprit - a Gray Fox.

And Acorn Woodpeckers have been known to take their share. The first photo was taken by David Presotto.

And the second photo by Jon Loveless.

It's rare, but once or twice a Black Bear has been seen drinking all the sugar water.

Thanks to Chris, David and Jon for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

It's a little warmer today, but breezy right at the coast. BONUS SIGHTING FROM TODAY: There are white caps on the ocean but that didn't stop my sister, Linda Bostwick, and her husband, Mel Smith, from seeing a small group of Humpback Whales from their home in Point Arena. Linda said they breached more than fifty times, and did hundreds of tail slaps. The show went on for nearly an hour.

 

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Some Black-tailed Jackrabbits, Lepus californicus, call the Mendonoma coast their home. Jon Loveless managed to get this great photo of one who momentarily posed for him in a meadow, with the sun shining through his or her big ears.

They are also called American Dessert Hares. They mostly eat shrubs and grasses.

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

It was much cooler this morning, but the afternoon was warm with some pretty strong winds. There are some clouds overhead, adding interest to the oh-so-blue sky.

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There are two rabbits seen on the Mendonoma Coast - the Black-tailed Jackrabbit and the much smaller Brush Rabbit. Jon Loveless recently photographed this Brush Rabbit near his home on The Sea Ranch.

With all the Easter egg hunts going on today, it seemed appropriate to share a rabbit photo!

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

Oh my, it's a lovely day here. No wind, blue skies with clouds passing by, and warmer temps. sigh.

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Several people have sent in photos of CA Quail chicks. One is Craig Tooley.

And Jon Loveless saw a family too. I count 11 balls of feathers. Jon said there were 13 in all.

Here's a close-up of a male by Michael Reinhart. Such beautiful birds...

Thanks to Craig, Jon and Michael for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

Drippy fog this morning has evolved into brilliant sunshine this afternoon. Summer on the Mendonoma Coast!