Author Archives: Jeanne Jackson

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Bill Mabie and Denise Mendoza had a fun sighting. Bill wrote, “A few days ago Denise and I were looking out the window and wow, we see a Bobcat!  Awesome!!

It barely moves and a Deer arrives. There is a conflict with the beefy cat and the Deer. The Deer then stomps at the ground and scares off the Bobcat!”

Interesting to know that a Bobcat can be chased off by a Deer.

Thanks to Bill for allowing me to share his photos with you here.

We had sprinkles overnight, but today has been bright and sunny. The surf is high, though, so if you are at the ocean, be careful of sneaker waves.

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Mike Reinhart and his wife were taking a walk on The Sea Ranch when they came across two Gray Foxes lounging in the sun. One fox took off but this one stayed for his closeup. Or her closeup.

It's fun to see the beautiful markings on this healthy-looking Gray Fox. He/she must be living lightly on the land!

Thanks to Mike for allowing me to share his photos with you here.

It was sunny this morning but clouds are pouring in, with a chance of some showers. Then we have what looks to be a dry spell for about a week.

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Ron Bolander found these interesting-looking ducks in the lagoon of the Gualala River several weeks ago. Bird experts identified the bird on the left as a Northern Shoveler, the one in the middle as a probably Northern Shoveler, and the bird on the right as a Northern Pintail. Yes, birding is NOT for sissies!

Northern Shovelers have that distinctive spoon-shaped bill. They are dabbling ducks and we see the non-breeders here. Their bills have comb-like projections that filter out small crustaceans and seeds in the water for their meals.

Northern Pintails are ducks with long, elegant necks. Once again, we see the non-breeders here.

Thanks to Ron for allowing me to share his photo with you here.

Sunny and chilly - well, chilly for Northern California on the coast! In the 50's today and early this morning it was 41 degrees. Brrr!

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Yesterday, Jeff Goll wrote, "The day after rainy weather is usually pleasant and today was no exception.  I went out to Greenwood Creek Beach in Elk and found the waves were still coming in.  The photo attachment is of an Ocean wave rolling into Greenwood Creek which is completely open.  Yes, the Northern California Coast is wonderous and I'm always able to capture an aspect with the camera."

Yes, the waves continue to come in, and may it ever be so!

Thanks to Jeff for allowing me to share his photo with you here.

It's a lovely, sunny day with some high clouds streaming in this afternoon. There might be a little rain tomorrow, Friday and Saturday.

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Gloria Wood caught the moment Saturday night's sunset turned purple.

We've had several storms, but Monday night's was a pretty big one - 1.7 inches in our gauge in Anchor Bay. This afternoon it is chilly, temps in the high 40's, which is cold for us. Beautiful clouds and showers are highlighting the beauty of the day. I took this around 2:30 this afternoon from our deck.

The Mendonoma Coast can take your breath away!

Thanks to Gloria for allowing me to share her photo with you here.