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Okay, this morning started gray in mood and in weather. I had a hard time finding images because of the lack of light. As I walked I looked for color and encouraged myself just to allow the images to come. Flowers came first.
As I walked I saw a hawk, it flew from tree to tree, allowing me to get several images. As I walk and spot subjects to take photos of, I always try to get different perspectives for each picture. It helps me with the process of learning about composition, lighting and viewpoints.
Then a night heron in the pond by the golf course.
Sea foam.
I love the Point Pinos lighthouse, a little light along the way.
Then I headed to do some tidal pooling. This is when the day took an unexpected turn. I spotted a heron in the distance, as I worked my way closer to the bird, I heard a familiar call. I questioned myself, I looked to the bay because it sounded like a sea otter. But I couldn't see anything and it seemed to be coming from the rocks.
I decided to leave the area to try to get photos of the heron but the calls seemed to be distress. I thought maybe it was a bird because of where I was. For some reason I decided to find the source of the cry. What I found took me off guard and had me calling for help again. A baby sea otter in the rocks. It seemed to be sick and in need of help. Since I have called the Marine Mammal Center, SORAC twice already in the past week, the numbers were in my phone.
I gave SORAC (Sea Otter Rescue and Conservation) a call and they responded quickly.
The otter seemed like it was having seizures, which was a little hard emotionally since I had been through many seizures with Phil. I stayed with the pup until they got there and just tried to talk to it in a soothing voice trying to reassure it that help was coming.
I want to say thank you to them for what they do. I was so grateful that the otter would not have to suffer and I'm holding hope that they could help it. I am wondering if there is a reason I'm finding animals in distress?? Coincidence? Messages? I am glad to do it, I feel like there is some paying forward for all that had been done for Phil and myself.
I spent some time with the harbor seals watching the pups, a reminder of new beginnings.
Getting introduced to the neighbors.
Swimming lessons.
On the way home enjoyed a couple of flowers.
A quick visit with my new nephew Charlie and his sister Molly. Charlie is getting big and looked so proud in his car seat.
For Phil
I know that you would be proud that I've been trying to help wildlife. You set a high bar for helping others for me. I miss you and have been remembering....
I love you and always will.
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