Author Archives: Jeanne Jackson

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Paul Brewer captures many of our beautiful sunsets on the Mendonoma Coast. Saturday's sunset was quite beautiful.

It's feels like a privilege to be able to witness such beauty, and to be able to share it with you here. Thanks to Paul for allowing me to do that. To see more of Paul's nature photography, here is the link to his website: http://www.capturingnatureswonders.com/

A high pressure system is keeping any storms from reaching us here. It's 75 degrees this afternoon, which surely feels odd. There are hints of changes in the long range forecast, but the rest of this week is sunny and mild - a good time to head for the coast!

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Karen Wilkinson noticed this Bobcat hiding in the grasses near a trail at The Sea Ranch. She called Mike Petrich to come and take a look.

Mike photographed what I believe is a female Bobcat. Females are quite a bit smaller than males.

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

Our string of dry weather continues, much to our delight and much to our dismay. No rain yet in the month of February. No mushrooms to speak of with the dry conditions. I did see my first Western Trillums in bloom this morning!

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Carol Bogovich photographed the heart-sharped blow of a Gray Whale.

And Mel Smith found a heart-shaped piece of abalone.

Susan Sandoval noticed a heart shaped out of ocean foam.

Some fun photos for you today. Happy Valentine's Day!

Thanks to Carol, Mel and Susan for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

oh, we are having a beautiful day on the Mendonoma Coast, sunny and cool. Looks like the holiday weekend will be smooth sailing, weather-wise.

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This unusual cloud formation was seen in the late morning on Feb. 1st over Gualala and The Sea Ranch. It had been cold that day. Perhaps that’s why a rare phenomenon appeared in the sky. It was seen and photographed by quite a few coast residents. Janet Pierucci was the first to send in photos of a Fallstreak Hole. She wrote, “My husband, James Adrian Adams, and I both took pictures of the Fallstreak Hole which appeared around noon. So exciting to see.”

John Mills photographed the unusual cloud too.

Diane Hichwa also photographed it. She wrote, “I was driving on Highway 1, looked up and went. ‘WOW, how odd??? I watched it for a half mile and decided I should pull over and get a photo. It persisted for quite a while.”

Janet kindly sent a link regarding this cloud formation, which is also called a cavum, hole punch cloud, punch hold cloud, skypunch and more. It’s a large gap, usually circular or elliptical, that can appear in cirrocumulus or altocumulus clouds. A Fallstreak Hole is formed when the water temperature in the clouds is below freezing, but the water has not yet frozen. It’s amazing to learn about this cloud.

Thanks to Jane, James, John and Diane for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

Our unseasonable warm weather came to a screeching halt today, as a cold fog greeted us at daybreak.

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Fogbows are also called white rainbows. They don't appear very often so we cherish them when we are fortunate enough to see one. Mark Hancock wrote, “My dog, Tasi, and I were doing our closing stroll at the Lighthouse and we were treated to an amazing Fogbow to the east. Our Lighthouse Guide, Mike Chandler, had photographed one in the morning from the Tower balcony using his 360-degree camera, and it looked like a halo above the Fog Signal Building. The one I saw [in the afternoon] was a perfect arc above the perimeter fence, and I was able to take a photo with it embracing the Tower as well. What a great way to close our January 2020!”

Here is the link to see the 360 degree video taken by Mike:

Thanks to Mark and Mike for allowing me to share their photos and video here with you. To see more of Mike's photography and video services, here is the link to his website: https://www.thirdeyeviz.com/
Absolutely stellar day on the coast today,  mid 70's and little wind. Where is our rain?