Recent Sightings

Observations from the Point Arena Lighthouse peninsula and from Saunders Reef

No whales seen at either site

At PAL:

77 harbor seals

14 brown pelicans flying north

the raven  nest is now empty with no signs of the juveniles; parents are present

At Saunders Reef:

2 osprey

Observations from the Point Arena Lighthouse peninsula and from Saunders Reef

No whales seen at either site

Unlimited visibility with some wind and whitecaps

AT PAL:

74 harbor seals

The raven’s nest was empty today. We observed the two parent ravens with two of their offspring standing on the cliff opposite where their nest is located.

14 brown pelicans flying north

Observations from the Point Arena Lighthouse peninsula 

We wish all Fathers of every species a very joyful Father’s Day!!

No whales seen today

78 harbor seals

1 adult bald eagle

Two adult ravens; the largest chick flew off its nest and stood with his or her mom for a bit on the bluff;  three other chicks remained in the nest

1 charismatic raccoon

Less windy today with better visibility, approximately 4-5 miles out

Observations from the Point Arena Lighthouse Peninsula and from Saunders Reef

No whales seen at either site

persistent winds. whitecaps, and spray greatly limiting our visibility to less than 2 miles

At PAL:

50 harbor seals

1 great blue heron

2 adult ravens tending to their 4 large chicks

8 brown pelicans

OBSERVATIONS FROM THE POINT ARENA LIGHTHOUSE PENINSULA AND FROM SAUNDERS REEF

No whales seen today at either site

At PAL:

• 17 harbor seals
• two adult ravens and their four large chicks still on their  nest
• one charismatic raccoon
• one Northern Harrier
• 5 brown pelicans flying north
• windy conditions persist causing a great deal of ocean spray
• visibility under two  miles