Tag Archives: Robert Scarola

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Rick and I had a Steller's Jay nest just outside one of our doors. It was in an abelia bush, a lovely flowering bush that Monarch Butterflies love. The chicks left the nest yesterday and were standing a few inches away. I photographed this chick as he/she stood perfectly still.

John Batchelder, a Sightings contributor, sent in a photo of Pacific Wren fledglings. He made the comment that their beaks are too big for their heads. Well, that's definitely the case here too! Don't worry, this chick will grow into its beak. This is what the Jay will look like when it is mature. This great photo was taken by Robert Scarola. Thank you, Robert!

It's warm and breezy again today. Amazingly enough, there is a storm forecast for late tomorrow/early Thursday. We don't often get storms from the north in June! But after the drought, the rain is always welcome. Forecast for the weekend, if you'd like to plan a trip here, is fabulous!

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Peter Baye noticed this Great Blue Heron in an unusual position. It was sitting in a grassy meadow with its wings extended. We think the heron was doing this to cool off.

great-blue-heron-with-wings-spread-by-peter-bayeAnd here's a photo taken by Robert Scarola of a Great Blue Heron looking for a meal.

great-blue-heron-searching-for-a-meal-by-robert-scarolaGreat Blue Herons are year round residents of the Mendonoma Coast.

Thanks to Peter and Robert for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

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Fawns continue to be born on the Mendonoma Coast. A Doe will have one, two, or even three fawns. Craig Tooley photographed a Doe with her twin fawns.

A Doe and her sweet twin Fawns by Craig TooleyThey are exquisite, aren't they? Here's another photo of newborn fawns, this one taken by Robert Scarola.

Just Born Fawns in Yard by Robert ScarolaDrive slower this time of year! The Doe will cross a road first, followed by her babies. Just wait a moment or two, and you might have a sighting of your own.

Thanks to Craig and Robert for allowing me to share their photos with you here. To see much more of Craig's nature photography, here is the link to his website: www.ruffimage.com

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One of the most photographed birds on the Mendonoma Coast, Great Blue Herons are beautiful to see. Laura Cover photographed one taking off from the bell tower of St. Paul's Methodist Church in Point Arena, a study in elegance.

Great Blue Heron by Laura CoverAnother fun photo of a GBH taking off was taken by Robert Scarola.

Great Blue Heron Lift off by Robert ScarolaAnd one last photo of a Great Blue Heron taking flight, this one by Craig Tooley.

Great Blue Heron by Craig Tooley high resGreat Blue Herons are year round residents of the Mendonoma Coast.

In all of these photos, it looks foggy. There is no fog on the coast today. It's warm with very little wind. Abalone divers were out this morning with the minus tide, and every pullout had vehicles. Hope everyone had a safe, successful dive.

Thanks to Laura, Robert, and Craig for allowing me to share their photos with you here. To see much more of Craig's nature photography, here is his website: www.ruffimage.com