Tag Archives: Paul Brewer

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After listening to the news early Monday morning, my heart was heavy. I went over to the spotting scope that is trained on an Osprey nest. I was so happy to see the mated pair of Ospreys had returned. Since Monday, they have been diligently rebuilding the reinforcing the nest. Today, while taking a walk on our property, the sounds of Osprey calls filled the air. There were four Ospreys wheeling in the air, a delightful way to start the first day of Spring.

Yes, these photos are not as good as I usually post, right? Because I took them! Here's a close-up of an Osprey, taken by photographer Paul Brewer in a previous year.

I find comfort that the Ospreys have returned to the Mendonoma Coast where they find tall trees for their nests, and abundant fish to feed themselves and their future chicks. Thanks to Paul for allowing me to share his photo with you here.

To hear the whistling calls of Ospreys, here is a link to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Osprey/sounds

You can see from my two photos that today is sunny. It's also warmer, 62 degrees this afternoon.

Spring doesn't know...

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Gray Whales are one of the oldest species of mammals. They have been swimming in the Earth's oceans for nearly 30 million years, according to Science Daily. To contemplate their awesome twice-yearly migration is to fill you with wonder. Scott and Tree Mercer watch for whales and other marine sightings on the bluffs near the Point Arena Lighthouse. This past week they have counted 133 northbound Gray Whales.

Paul Brewer has a front row seat to view the ocean. Over the years he has photographed Gray Whales. Here is one spouting, where the whale is exhaling.

The Mercers have seen their first  mother/calf pair, which is very early this year. Another pair was seen by Diane Hichwa off of Bodega Bay. Calves seem to enjoy breaching, as Paul captured. The baby whale is beside his/her mother.

Calves have stubby heads as Paul's photo shows.

And here's a look at two Gray Whale tails, perhaps mother/calf.

And here's an x-rated sighting of a male's member, which is nicknamed the Pink Floyd.

Males on the northbound migration can have mating on their minds, but the females aren't interested. We have seen this action several times in the past week off the Mendonoma Coast.

I hope you will take comfort in these trying days that the Gray Whale migration continues as it has for millennia. I wish for all of us the best of health.

Thanks to Paul for allowing me to share his wonderful 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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Paul Brewer captures many of our beautiful sunsets on the Mendonoma Coast. Saturday's sunset was quite beautiful.

It's feels like a privilege to be able to witness such beauty, and to be able to share it with you here. Thanks to Paul for allowing me to do that. To see more of Paul's nature photography, here is the link to his website: http://www.capturingnatureswonders.com/

A high pressure system is keeping any storms from reaching us here. It's 75 degrees this afternoon, which surely feels odd. There are hints of changes in the long range forecast, but the rest of this week is sunny and mild - a good time to head for the coast!

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Tricia Schuster photographed the unusual sunset. Can you see the white arc? Almost like a white rainbow. Tricia described it as an aura.

Maurice Franco photographed this beautiful sight through the trees.

And Paul Brewer was the edge of the Pacific Ocean to get this lovely photo.

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

Sunny and cold here today. It was a very cold 36 degrees at our place in Anchor Bay at sunrise. brrrr!

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Eric Kritz took this magnificent photo from the Gualala ridge recently. What fabulous colors in the sky!

And Donald Hess took this photo of the Gualala River with the Pacific Ocean in the back. Just lovely.

And, Paul Brewer struck magic, as he is wont to do, with this sunset.

Thanks to Eric, Donald and Paul for allowing me to share these beauties with you here.

Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah!