It's so fun to watch Brown Pelicans plunge-dive for fish. They hit the water beak first! Jon Shiu photographed this awesome sight.

With many Brown Pelicans here, along with Humpback Whales, some with their calves, the waters off the Mendonoma Coast are abundant with feed - the food chain in action.

Thanks to Jon for allowing me to share his photo with you here. Another of Jon's photos will be in tomorrow's Independent Coast Observer. It shows the gular pouch of a Brown Pelican. Don't miss it! What? You aren't a subscriber??? You can remedy that by going to the ICO's website and subscribing. https://www.mendonoma.com/

Drippy fog was what dawn revealed this morning. There is still a lot of fog this afternoon, but the sun is trying to break through. Temps are in the 60's. There is very little wind and the ocean looks calm from my vantage point!