The Fog Dodgers invite all residents and visitors of the Mendocino Coast to join us on our weekly group runs and walks. We have runners and walkers of all abilities (and even some bikers) and we have only one "rule" - we start at exactly 8:00 a.m. on Sundays. Exercise at your own pace (1/2 hour out, 1/2 hour back) and experience the fresh Mendocino coastal air.

Fog Dodgers provides a fun, safe way to explore some of our local trails and back roads and to meet new friends. You can find out where we're going to be by reading the bottom of last week's post, then clicking on the "Our Routes" tab above. We average 15-20 persons each Sunday and typically half will go to breakfast together afterwards at a nearby restaurant.

Sunday, July 25, 2021

WARD AVENUE

A great morning on the Ten Mile Beach, beginning at Ward Avenue.  It was 53 degrees with a solid overcast and no wind, perfect for any activity!

Erin came from Boston for a visit, and brought along her dad, Keith and daughter, Riley.  They all are former (current?) Fog Dodgers, and it was real nice to see them again.  Keith took the group photo below, so unfortunately he's not in it.

                                        Fog Dodgers on 7/25/21, thanks Keith for the photo



I was surprised to find, or not to find, any neat little treasures along the waterline.  In the past, there were always a lot of sand dollars, crab shells, boats or wreckage, you name it, it was there!  But, the tide and the weather were perfect!

I would name the shorebird above, if I could.  Thanks to John for all of today's photos.  I know that the next one is a woodpecker, Red Headed I think.



                                 Haul Road pedestrian underpass at Ward Avenue, J. Loomis photo

Besides Keith, Erin and Riley, also present today were:  Fran, Pat, Leon, Susan, Bruce, Diana, Jeff, Charlene, Jean, Bob, Joe, Deb, Sam, Nancy and Tom (18).

                                                       Golden Poppy, J. Loomis photo


                                                           Sunflower, J. Loomis photo

Thanks, Bruce, for the following photos.  

                                             Susan enjoying a good minus tide.  B. Piercy photo

                                                     It was a -1.3 low tide.  B. Piercy photo

                                   Looks like starfish may be making a comeback.  B. Piercy photo


By special request, next week we will meet on Heeser Drive.  Hopefully, the B&B guests of Mendocino won't be out and about at 8:00.  Usually we're pretty safe at that hour and don't worry much about traffic.  It's nice to go up and down the streets of town, looking at the houses.  Also nice is runnning or walking along the bluff top single track.

SUNDAY, AUG. 1ST @ 8:OO A.M., GROUP RUN, WALK AND BIKE, MENDOCINO HEESER DRIVE AND TOWN, beginning at the restrooms on Heeser Dr. ( You can always click on "Our Routes" at the top of the page to find out more about our venue and where to park.)

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN/WALK @ 7:30 A.M.:  Beginning behind the Fort Bragg Fire Station.



Posted by Tom at 12:25 PM

3 comments:

Diana Wyles said...

I believe the shorebird pictured above is a Marbled Godwit. I got a few good shots this morning of a flock of Whimbrels in flight but I don't know how to share them here. Fantastic morning walk on the beach.

July 25, 2021
Bob said...

I was going to guess the bird was a greater yellow legs.

And now we must call starfish sea stars because they are not fish but echinoderm related to sand dollar.

July 26, 2021
triley said...

First comments posted in years, that's a welcomed change! I enjoyed the beach walk a lot also.

July 31, 2021

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