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Ron Bolander had this Bald Eagle land in a tree where he lives, north of Gualala.

I believe this is the female Bald Eagle who has been spending a lot of time at the Gualala River with her mate. We are excited that Bald Eagles have returned to the Mendonoma coast after their long absence.

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

Another warm day today, but not as hot. Tomorrow and Sunday is one of Gualala's premier events, Art in the Redwoods at the Gualala Arts Center. You can learn more about it at this link: http://gualalaarts.org/2019/08/58th-annual-art-in-the-redwoods-festival/

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The smoke is much less today, thank goodness, and we expect rain next week. While the onshore breeze brought heavy smoke over the Mendonoma coast, the smoke turned the sun, and the moon, a scarlet red at times. Ron Bolander photographed this sight a few days ago. Look at the red/orange "pathway" across the Pacific Ocean.

Barry Weiss captured it too.

Craig Tooley photographed The Sea Ranch White Barn in the smoky air.

And Paul Palestrini photographed a fiery sunset.

Lastly, Ruth Alexander photographed this amazing sunrise at The Sea Ranch.

Everyone is praying for rain and the end of the terrible fires, and we are so sad for those who  have lost everything. Many of us knew someone who lived in Paradise. We always hold our breath this time of year, knowing everything is so dry. With rain forecast for next week, we can let that breath out in relief.

Thanks to Ron, Barry, Craig, Paul and Ruth for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

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Ron Bolander was driving on Highway One near Westport (north of Fort Bragg) when he saw this huge Roosevelt Elk.

There were three more resting and grazing in the grasses, all males.

So far we haven't seen any females...yet! It seems like they are extending their territory southward, an exciting development.

Thanks to Ron for allowing me to share his photos with you here. Ron has a showing of his nature photography at the White Cap in Anchor Bay. The opening is Sunday, July 1st, 3 to 5 pm.

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Two Gray Whales decided to swim close to shore near the mouth of the Gualala River. Photographers Tom Eckles and Ron Bolander were on the Gualala Bluff Trail with their cameras in hand. The first two photos are Tom's. You can see a fellow on the sandbar was having an up close and personal experience that day!

Gray Whale just off the mouth of the Gualala River by Tom EcklesPectoral fin of a Gray Whale by Tom Eckles

These next three are Ron's photos:

Gray Whale spouts by Ron BolanderGray Whale by Ron BolanderBarnacles cover much of the head of a Gray Whale by Ron BolanderIn this last photo you can see the head of this  Gray Whale is encrusted with barnacles. That means it is an adult. It is spy hopping - taking a good look around.

I wish I had been on the Gualala Bluff Trail while these two Gray Whales were making a personal appearance!

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