The Birds co-writer Evan Hunter talks about the original ending of the Birds that was in the shooting script but was never shot.
Hitchcock’s The Birds – the original ending
Pelicans Feeding at Sunset – Bodega Bay, CA
Have you ever seen the pelicans feeding in Bodega Bay? I found the music in the video irritating so I turned down the volume but the pelicans feeding was interesting.
Is that The Tides in the background? Where in Bodega Bay was this video taken?
Tippi Hedren at The Tides Interview
Did you have a chance to see Tippi last month at The Tides? Here is Part 1 of her interview.
Spud Point Crab Company: Restaurant Reviews
With "Chowder Day 2013" just around the corner (maybe 3-4 corners) it's time to start thinking about the great places to get clam chowder around Bodega Bay.
Fall is in the air…can you feel it?
Time to put away the flip flops and break out the sweater scarves and mukluks. Or Uggs. Or whatever you are bundling yourself in this time of year.
“Romancing The Wind” – Ray Bethell
Although this video was not shot at Doran Beach it could have been if master kite flyer Ray Bethell was there. In this YouTube video Ray Bethell performs a kite ballet to Flower Duet from Lakme by Delibes.
More Fog North of Bodega Bay
Looks like it was a foggy day on the Sonoma Coast. If you live or have lived on the coast you know that foggy days are just part of the ambiance of the coast.
Levi’s GranFondo – Saturday, September 29th
Be on the lookout for cyclists on September 29th as the Levi GranFondo makes it way from downtown Santa Rosa to Highway 1 on the Sonoma Coast.
The Sonoma Coast Near Jenner
The Sonoma Coast Near Jenner.
Meet Dr. Lance Morgan – Marine Ecologist
An interview with Dr. Lance Morgan, CEO and President of the Marine Conservation Institute, covers a wide range of marine ecology issues.
Bodega Volunteer Fire Department Polenta and Beef Stew Dinner
Bodega Volunteer Fire Department Polenta and Beef Stew Dinner - Saturday - October 6th - 5:30 to 8:00 PM
The “Other Birds” of Bodega Bay
Robert Hillman has a website that focuses on the birds of Bodega Bay. In Robert's introduction he writes "I am fortunate enough to live within a two hour drive of Bodega Bay, California. The area is famous for birds because of Hitchcock’s masterpiece, The Birds. In real life Bodega Bay explodes with avian activity throughout the year and offers unparalleled opportunities to observe, and to photograph, birds.
Bodega Bay Pelicans: Synchronized Swimming
Here is a photo from cetch1's on Flickr that focuses on the pelicans around Bodega Bay.
Bodega Bay Sunset
Sunsets at Bodega Bay can be SPECTACULAR! Here is a sunset photo done by luvrafting on Flickr.
Freediving for Abalone
Ever try diving for abalone? Looks like a lot of work and it seems to be pretty dangerous. There are far too many newspaper reports of the deaths of people diving for abalone off the Sonoma Coast.