On Wednesday, the Gualala River was flowing over the sandbar. With the very high surf, the river didn't dramatically drain down, as it does most years. It opened and then closed on Thursday, but yesterday, Friday, it was definitely open.

There is a group of Harbor Seals on the right side of the breached sandbar. They love to feast on Steelhead. Steelhead, who have been trapped in luxury in the river, are leaving the river to begin the next stage of their lives. And Steelhead are entering the river to spawn. Lots going on in our favorite river right now!

Rick Jackson took this photo from the Gualala Bluff Trail.