Author Archives: Jeanne Jackson

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Mary Sue Ittner recently photographed the fruit of Twinberry, Lonicera involucrata.

They look like little corsages! This plant is a native honeysuckle. The berries may be poisonous to humans, but Black Bears have been seen eating them.

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

No wind this morning so the Pacific Ocean was flat calm. On a walk with Rick and our golden retriever, Duffy, at Gualala Point Regional Park, we saw whale spouts. No need for a sweater either as it is quite warm on the Mendonoma coast today.

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Karen Wilkinson noticed two Common Ravens and one of them had what she thought might be chewing gum in its beak.

It looks like this raven caught a caterpillar. Ravens are omnivores. I had a recent report of ravens eating candle wax!

Here is a close up of a raven taken by Allen Vinson - quite a beautiful bird.

And here is a comparison of size between a Common Raven and a Bald Eagle, taken by Gail Jackson.

Thanks to Karen, Allen and Gail for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

We are having the most loveliest day on the Mendonoma coast today. Gentle breeze, warm temps - just about perfect!

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Karen Wilkinson photographed a wildflower that grows only in Sonoma and Mendocino Counties - Fringed Corn Lily, Veratrum fimbriatum.

They are rare and special plants, found near wetlands.

Thanks to Karen for allowing me to share her photos with you here.

Sunny and very breezy today!

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Sara Bogard spends time each week counting Harbor Seals off the Point Arena Lighthouse bluffs. She sees more than just Harbor Seals! She saw this beautiful Whimbrel. Just look at that curved beak.

And a Common Loon.

Both species of birds are migrating southward now. Yes, the fall migration has already begun. Sara also saw some Jellyfish.

You never know what you might see when you take some time to watch the ocean. We have had Humpback Whales here in recent days, along with a few Gray Whales. Two Blue Whales were seen off the Point Arena Pier, and Harbor Porpoises...and more!

Thanks to Sara for allowing me to share her photos with you here.

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One of the two Bald Eagles that make the Gualala River area their home arrived at the beach at Gualala Point Regional Park. Here's the before photo - lots of Brown Pelicans and Gulls, some on the sandbar and some in the river. You can also see a new driftwood sculpture in the shape of a teepee.

Then the bad boy or girl arrives.

Where is everybody? Just one Bald Eagle surveying his/her domain.

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

Stunningly beautiful weather here on the Mendonoma Coast today.