Tag Archives: Richard Custer

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Richard Custer has been watching a Raven nest near the Point Arena Lighthouse. Two chicks hatched, and the parents are busy feeding them. Look how hungry these chicks are, and notice the wing feathers coming in.

Here's a beautiful photo of one of the Common Ravens at the Lighthouse, taken by Michael Deligio a few years ago. It kind of looks like a painting!

Thanks to Richard and Michael for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

Wet fog this morning has led to brilliant sunshine this afternoon.

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Richard Custer was enjoying the fine weather we had last week. Here's his photo of an Osprey.

Perhaps this Osprey has spotted a fish in the ocean and is ready to dive for it.

The Osprey nest we watch through a spotting scope in Anchor Bay has two chicks in it. They are getting bigger with the fish their father brings back to the nest. The mother tears the fish into small bites and then feeds her chicks. The parents are so devoted, it's quite wonderful to observe.

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

Lovely weather today, the air feels as soft as a down pillow.

Spring doesn't know...

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Richard Custer photographed this Arboreal Salamander, Aneides Lugubris, sauntering across his deck in Anchor Bay. It's the first sighting of one since I've been writing my Mendonoma Sightings column in the Independent Coast Observer - over 12 years!

I queried Gary Nafis, the owner of the fabulous website http://www.californiaherps.com/

He confirmed the ID and expressed surprise it was found this far north. The little salamander looks very determined as he/she moves across Richard's deck! Thanks to Richard for allowing me to share his photo with you here.

We have a break between storms today - a chance to dry out a bit.