A Perfect Storm

We had a lot of rain over the weekend, rain that is badly needed. But what a difference it made to the scenery.

This is a photograph of the main beach that I like to walk along.

Add some rain and clouds and it is quite a different look to the scene. More dramatic but still with its own beauty.

 Here is the dried up creek bed before the rain.

After the rain.

This shows some of the rubbish that has come down the creek and collected in this corner.

The birds are happy to see the rain. There are some curlews, seagulls, and avocets there.

And ducks.

 Let's not forget the blue heron and egret.

A large group of seagulls sitting further up the creek staying out of the wind on the beach.

More rubbish has been thrown up onto the beach by the waves.

Rain!

Yes we actually had some real rainfall last night. We need a lot more but I'm grateful that we got something.

Weather Or Not

While parts of Europe and the United States are being battered by rain or freezing temperatures, in southern California it is sunny and warm. Some of our recent winter days have been better than many days this past summer.

Today the Pacific Ocean is looking like a serene lake as befitting its name. Beautiful but not very good for the surfers amongst us.