Recent Sightings

OBSERVATIONS FROM THE POINT ARENA LIGHTHOUSE PENINSULA

• no whales seen
• 47 harbor seals, including 6 mother/pup pairs
• 1 gopher
• 1 charismatic raccoon
• 2 adult ravens tending to their four growing and hungry chicks
• dozens of pelicans
• wind northwest 12-15 mph
• scattered whitecaps
• visibility 4-6 miles into distant haze

Observations  from the Point Arena Lighthouse peninsula

• no whales seen
• 64 harbor seals hauled out, including 10 – 12 mother/pup pairs
• 1 Northern Harrier
• 1 red tailed hawk
• 2 adult ravens with their four chicks growing and covered with black feathers
• a male and female American goldfinch
• 1 charismatic raccoon
• still windy today, becoming overcast

Observations from the Point Arena Lighthouse peninsula

• No whales seen
• 2-3 sea lions
• 1 harbor seal swimming
• 2 adult ravens, 4 chicks in their nest
• 1 charismatic raccoon
• doe and tiny newborn fawn
• strong winds at 25-30 mph northwest
• numerous whitecaps and spray