Tag Archives: Ron Bolander

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Several weeks ago Ron Bolander was out photographing birds, fortunately for us! He spotted this Bald Eagle soaring, a lovely photo of the majestic bird.

Ron also spotted a Long-billed Dowitcher.

And then this pair.

These shorebirds nest far to our north, in the Arctic.

Finally, Ron photographed Red-necked Phalaropes, this one in breeding plumage.

Nice day for great bird sightings for Ron! Thanks to him for allowing me to share his photos with you here.

We did have rain overnight and it was so wonderful. Over 1/3rd of an inch at our place in Anchor Bay. This morning it was quite humid and warm. There are lots of visitors here this weekend, enjoying the beauty that surrounds us on the Mendonoma Coast.

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Ron Bolander photographed this Snowy Plover at Manchester State Beach. The bird has four bands on its legs.

I'd be interested in learning why any bird needed four tags. Snowy Plovers are wading birds. Their numbers have been decreasing and their status is "Near Threatened." A flock of several dozen call Manchester State Beach home. Dogs are not allowed in that area to protect these birds. The Snowy Plover's call is a soft whistle. You can hear it at this link, which is the Cornell Lab of Ornithology: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Snowy_Plover/sounds

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

Today started out cloudy, then the sun broke through. But the wind picked up and it's blowing pretty hard this afternoon. Rain for tomorrow, Sunday.

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A tiny duck with a big head, meet this beautiful male Bufflehead. Ron Bolander found this duck flying over the Gualala River.

Buffleheads nest in woodpecker cavities, especially those made by Northern Flickers. Smart! To hear their quiet calls, here is a link to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Bufflehead/sounds

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

We are having a sunny, calm day. Rain is moving back into the picture beginning on Friday, thank goodness, but for now the living is easy on the Mendonoma Coast.

 

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This is what Ron Bolander wrote about his photo: “The Mr. and Mrs. Bald Eagle were photographed last Monday. Like all married couples, it appears that they are not speaking to each other.”

Not all married couples, Ron!

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

We had a VERY vigorous storm come through late yesterday. Heavy rain, wind, even some thunder and lightning. 2.90 inches in our rain gauge, but my sister in Point Arena got nearly 3 and 1/2 inches. Usually Point Arena's rainfall total is significantly below ours in Anchor Bay. 17.25 inches season to date. And more on the way! Today is a "wait five minutes" kind of day - sunshine, showers, sunshine...

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A family of River Otters lives in and alongside the Gualala River. Ron Bolander recently spotted them. In the first photo a mother River Otter is in the river with several of her offspring on the rocks. ooo, she is sending a *look* to Ron!

Here is a curious River Otter.

And two  young ones look up at Ron.

North American River Otters are considered semi-aquatic. They swim in the ocean, in freshwater creeks and rivers, and they walk on land. River Otters can't abide pollution so their presence is a testament to the clean waters of the Mendonoma Coast.

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

Another beautiful Autumn day, though cooler. Nice!