Tag Archives: The Sea Ranch

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The White Fawn is startling to see - you almost can't believe your eyes! It has a normal-colored sibling. Allen Vinson recently photographed this special fawn, which can be seen grazing at The Sea Ranch.

The White Fawn by Allen Vinson

You can see that it is not an albino and it is beginning to color up a bit. To see a photo of this fawn with its twin posted on May 28th, here is the link:  http://www.mendonomasightings.com/2014/05/28/a-white-fawn-was-born-on-the-sea-ranch/

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

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Margaret Lindgren leads hikes here on the Mendonoma Coast. On a hike last month she discovered a rare and endangered wildflower, Supple Daisy, Erigeron Supplex. She found it on The Sea Ranch and I understand there are more of these flowers on the Point Arena/Stornetta Lands.

Supple Daisy by Margaret LindgrenClose-up of Supple Daisy by Margaret Lindgren

I haven't seen this native wildflower yet but hope to see it next year.

Thanks to Margaret for allowing me to share her photos with you here. To learn about the various hikes Margaret offers, here is her website: www.unbeatenpath.weebly.com

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The White Fawn was recently spotted by Gerda and Will Randolph. Gerda got this photo of this special fawn with its normal-colored sibling and mom.

The white Fawn with mom and its sibling by Gerda Randolph

This fawn is considered a tow-head and will eventually gain some color. In fact, a little color can already be seen. Seeing this fawn can cause you to doubt your eyes but it is real. If you are fortunate to see it, you might think you are seeing a magical being.

Thanks to Gerda for allowing me to share her photo with you here.

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Seeing newborn Fawns always makes me smile. They are the essence of loveliness. Robert Scarola recently photographed twin Fawns near his home on The Sea Ranch.

Just Born Fawns in Yard by Robert Scarola

The mother leaves her newborns hidden in the grass while she feeds. You should never try to "rescue" a fawn. Just back away and the Doe will find her babies.

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

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Little Prince's Pine, Chimaphila menziesii, is blooming now on the Mendonoma Coast. They are fairly rare so it's a treat to see one. Ken Browning recently photographed one he found on The Sea Ranch.

One is also blooming on the Gualala Ridge. There are a few on our neighbor's property but they haven't put out a bloom yet. This native wildflower is also called Pipsissewa. It is only about two inches high and the leaves are saw-toothed.

Wildflowers like these are Mother Nature's way of seeing if you are paying attention!

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