Grace O'Malley found this downed wood, which had been turned into a work of art by wood borers, or perhaps wood worms.

Wood borers, worms, beetles, termites, even fungi have a role in decomposing dead wood in the forest. This particular tree really has a tremendous amount of carvings.

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

Yesterday, at 1 pm, the first mother/calf Gray Whale pair was seen by whale watchers Scott and Tree Mercer at the Point Arena Lighthouse Peninsula! Many more to come in the days and weeks to come.