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Turkey Vultures in Bodega Bay
We recently had a flock of turkey vultures hanging out in the field behind our house here in Bodega Bay. Bobcats and herons have been feasting on a seemingly endless supply of moles and gophers in the...
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Fundraising for Bodega Bay Fireworks Show
Tammi Salas is leading the Bodega Bay fireworks fundraising efforts for the fifth year in a row! This spectacular show is free for the public and paid for entirely by donations.Each year Tammi is...
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Contest: What's Your Favorite Bodega Bay Restaurant?
Image from Terrapin Creek Cafe website.What's your favorite restaurant in Bodega Bay, CA? Let me know and you might win a $50.00 gift certificate to your chosen eatery! We have a wide variety of dining...
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West County Design Near Bodega Bay
I had the best time exploring West County Design in Valley Ford, just 10 minutes west of Bodega Bay on Hwy. 1. I met gallery manager and co-owner Sharon Eager, and just loved her. She’s warm, inviting...
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Bodega Bay Shines in Videos
Click link in text below.Have you seen the videos on our visitor's center website? BodegaBay.com has two you can view by clicking here.These impressive, professionally produced mini-travelogues feature...
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Still Time to Vote for Your Favorite Restaurant!
Image from Bluewater BistroThere's still time to vote for your favorite Bodega Bay restaurant and enter to win a $50 gift certificate. So far Lucas Wharf is in the lead, following closely by Bluewater...
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And the Winners Are...
Photo of Bluewater Bistro.We have a winner! Many thanks to everyone who voted in our "Favorite Bodega Bay Restaurant" contest. It was fun to read about your favorites and why you loved them so. We were...
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Hot Time in Bodega Bay this Saturday Night!
I'm really looking forward to this Saturday night! We're going to our first-ever chili cook-off and country western dance here in Bodega Bay, doesn't that sound like fun? It's a community fundraiser at...
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Bodega Harbour House Destroyed by Fire
Click to enlarge the photosA house on Condor Court in the Bodega Harbour subdivision of Bodega Bay was destroyed by fire this morning, and at least one more was seriously damaged. We saw the big clouds...
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Great Blue Heron's Wild Lunch
Many thanks to our Bodega Bay neighbors Andi and Don Stewart for these photos. Caution, they're not for the squeamish!The Stewarts said this Great Blue Heron, who they dubbed "Piggy," comes to visit...
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Baby Seals Released in Bodega Bay!
This weekend, the Marine Mammal Center released eight rehabilitated seal pups at a beach just north of Bodega Bay. I'd like to thank Laurel Carney for these photos, video, and guest post documenting...
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Children's Swim Program in Bodega Bay
Photo credit: Shay PicktonI just found out about an inspiring swim program here in Bodega Bay. Now in its 11th year, it's designed to teach swimming and water safety to children, and is put on jointly...
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Bodega Fire Department's Big Event
The Bodega Volunteer Fire Department is holding their 30th annual Big Event on Sunday, August 15, and it looks like a lot of fun!Located in the nearby town of Bodega (about 5 miles inland from Bodega...
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Gorgeous Day at Bodega Head!
It was absolutely gorgeous in Bodega Bay yesterday! After endless days of summer fog, the sun finally broke through in the afternoon and we enjoyed some t-shirt weather. My husband and I drove over to...
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Bodega Marine Lab
The UC Davis Bodega Marine Lab offers free docent-led tours for the public on Fridays 2:00-4:00 p.m. so I went over to check it out.I remember visiting the lab with my Drake High School marine biology...
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New Bodega Bay Sign
We have a newly refurbished sign at the south entrance to Bodega Bay! Many thanks to Shona Weir, of Business Services Unlimited for sending me this information and photos. She said local artist Jody...
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Behind the Scenes of "The Birds" in Bodega
I recently spoke with former Bodega resident Merritt Clifton, editor of ANIMAL PEOPLE magazine, and he had some fascinating stories to share about his time growing up in this area. I roared with...
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Thankful for Bodega Bay Wildlife
This is part 3 in a series of my conversations with former Bodega resident Merritt Clifton. He’s now editor of ANIMAL PEOPLE magazine, and was surprised by the abundant wildlife photos featured...
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Whale Photos from New Bodega Bay Vet
I love it when blog readers share their wildlife photos with me, and I recently received some whale shots from Dr. Michael Trapani, veterinary practitioner & surgeon. After chatting back and forth,...
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Abandoned Boat Removed From Bodega Bay Harbor
An abandoned sailboat that had become something of a tourist attraction was finally removed from Bodega Bay harbor this week. “Hapi” had been stuck at a tilt in the mudflats since fall 2007, when her...
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Vanishing Boat Mystery Solved
Many thanks to CalRecycle for solving the mystery of the vanishing boat!As you may recall from my last post, "Hapi," a boat abandoned in the Bodega Bay harbor mudflats, mysteriously disappeared from...
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Home Cooked Meal Delivery
I just received a colorful postcard announcing a new meal delivery service. Melissa Freeman, owner of the soon-to-open new Bodega Bay restaurant The Birds Cafe, is now delivering fresh, home-cooked...
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Film Festival Coming to Bodega Bay!
Great news, Bodega Bay is hosting film festival in May! Here's the official press release:The Sonoma, California coast promises to be lively this Memorial weekend (May 28th-29th) where the inaugural...
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Bodega Bay Fish Fest this Weekend
The 38th Annual Bodega Bay Fish Fest is happening this weekend, April 30 and May 1, 2011. Here are some details from their website:The Bodega Bay community will celebrate its 38th annual Fisherman’s...
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We're Moving...
This is a hard post to write, our family is leaving Bodega Bay. We've absolutely loved our three years of living in paradise here on the beautiful California coast, but due to job opportunities, we've...
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