In the lee

 

 

Western Sandpiper (Calidris mauri) on the left, and Snowy Plover (Anarhynchus nivosus) on the right, at Point Reyes on 29 November 2024.

Frosty moon and fall dragon

  

Started the day with frost and morning fog and a beautiful crescent moon...

...and in the afternoon we noticed a Variegated Meadowhawk (Sympetrum corruptum) sunning in our backyard.  In Cotati, air temperatures reached the 60-65°F range today (28 November 2024).

 

 

Resting

  

Whew, it's been a busy time!  We've just finished Day 40 of a big project, so don't be surprised if you see us looking something like this Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina) during the next few days.

Thank you so much for tuning in to the Natural History of Bodega Head.  I am so grateful for your thoughtful comments and questions and observations throughout the year!

Clouds after the storm

  

 Some cloud photos for you from 23 November 2024. 

 

 

 

 

Storm birds

  

During a break in the rain this afternoon (22 November 2024), I noticed a couple of Red Phalaropes (Phalaropus fulicarius) at the north end of Bodega Harbor — blown in from offshore by the recent storm.

 

 

 

 

Frog weather

 

 

I'm running out of time tonight, but here's a couple of quick photos of a beautiful Red-legged Frog (Rana draytonii) that we came across in the road tonight.  It's certainly been good weather for frogs!

 

 

 

I hope everyone is staying safe during these storms!

Twilight

  

"Like the twilight at the end of the day" 

(Tedeschi Trucks Band)