Tag Archives: The Dolphin

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Castle Rock is off the north end of Gualala. There is a flat rock in front of it that the waves hit, throwing white water at Castle Rock. Paul Brewer recently took this photo.

Thanks to Paul for allowing me to share his photo with you here. Paul's work is displayed at the Dolphin, the art studio of Gualala Arts. Here's a link to their website: https://gualalaarts.org/category/exhibits/dolphin-gallery-exhibit/

This morning there was sunshine, but the clouds started to pile in,  as you can see from my photo.

This afternoon is dark and rain is supposed to begin soon. Yay!

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Somewhere on the Mendonoma Coast, there is a Barn Owl family. Paul Brewer, sworn to secrecy about the location, was invited to photograph the chicks. He shared this photo with Sightings.

Looking closely at Paul’s photo, you can see bits of down, white fluff, on its head and shoulders, but the owlet has a heart-shaped face and its flight feathers can be seen. I think he/she is about seven weeks old. At this age, the owlet will be flapping its wings to get ready to take its first flight soon.

Barn Owls don't hoot - they scream. If you'd like to hear their call, here is a link to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Barn_Owl/sounds If you have pets, keep the volume low!

Thanks to Paul for allowing me to share his photo with you here. When you are in Gualala, stop in at The Dolphin, which is across from Trink's. Many of Paul's nature photographs are on display there.

oh my, it's a lovely day here today. No wind and mild temps. There is a fog bank forming over the ocean, so perhaps this warm weather won't last long.