Tag Archives: Ron Bolander

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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!

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Dragonflies and Damselflies grace us with their incredible beauty. Ron Bolander was at a friend's lily pond where he found this gorgeous Blue-eyed Darner Dragonfly.

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

It's foggy along the coast but sunny when you head inland. That makes for a mild day today!

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Great Blue Herons are year round residents of the Mendonoma Coast. They have a varied diet, which includes small rodents and fish. Ron Bolander photographed one that had just found dinner.

Just look at the beautiful scene with the Pacific Ocean in the background!

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

Lots and lots of wind today to go with the sunny skies.

Spring doesn't know...

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They are harbingers of summer - dragonflies are being seen, especially near still water. Ron Bolander recently was visiting a friend who has a lily pond, a perfect place to see dragonflies. He photographed a Cardinal Meadowhawk Dragonfly.

What a gorgeous dragonfly! One more photo of this living jewel is appearing along with my column in today's Independent Coast Observer. Maybe this would be a good time to get your own subscription, print and/or on-line. http://www.mendonoma.com/

Here's a link to the Press Democrat article I wrote several years ago about dragonflies: https://www.pressdemocrat.com/lifestyle/7372464-181/sonoma-countys-amazing-dragonflies

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

It was suppose to cool off today but so far it's still very warm. It's a beautiful, clear spring day.

Spring doesn't know...

 

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American Goldfinches arrive in chattering groups, attracted to native thistles and milkweed. They love sunflower and nyger seeds, so you might be able to attract them to a tube feeder. Ron Bolander photographed this pair. The male is looking very spiffy in his bright yellow feathers.

Sara Bogard also photographed these small finches feeding on a coastal bluff.

These birds often are seen with Pine Siskins. Their songs are a series of warbles and twitters. You can listen to their call at this link of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/American_Goldfinch/sounds

Thanks to Ron and Sara for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

A river of rain event is on its way this afternoon. It's quite balmy as we await Mother Nature's theatrics. Rick and I were out yesterday and we checked the Gualala River. It is closed by the sandbar and has filled up nicely into the lagoon. We'll have to see if the river opens with this oncoming storm.

Spring doesn't know...