Author Archives: Jeanne Jackson

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Rick and I ventured out into the storm to take a look at the Gualala River. We received 4.55 inches of rain yesterday, and the watershed received much more. Here's what it looked like around noon today.

The Gualala River Bridge has never flooded, according to local expert Steve McLaughlin. Steve said in the early 1980's it came within a few feet of the bridge deck, but it didn't flood. It's not expected to flood during this storm either. But here's a look at it - I took these photosfrom the bend in the road at Gualala Point Regional Park.

Highway 1 is closed north of Point Arena due to flooding of the Garcia River. You can get reports on this closure at this Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/236967076730512/

As this morning, we have received 42 inches of the wet stuff - rain! - season to date. No drought here, not this year. Hooray!

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Kenny Jowers took this photo of a rainbow on  his ranch. He entitled it "Hope between storms."

It's a beautiful scene with the horses, the rainbow, and the lush grass.

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

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Catherine Miller found this big tooth recently. She wondered which animal it came from.

Ken Bailey took a look at this photo and he believes it is the tooth of either a CA Sea Lion or a Harbor Seal. It's a pretty fun find!

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

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There have been multiple sightings of several Red-shouldered Hawks recently. Richard Zweig photographed one perched on top of a bush.

These medium-size hawks prey on rodents, frogs and snakes. Perhaps Richard found this hawk listening for its next meal. They have a whistling call, which you can listen to here: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Red-shouldered_Hawk/sounds

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

We are having another sunny day, but there is rain coming in a few days!

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Randy Jones was walking a local beach when he noticed this bit of an abalone shell in the shape of a heart.

Randy showed it to Mel Smith and me recently, and Mel took this photo on the shell resting on Randy's hand. I love seeing hearts in nature.

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

Sparkling blue skies and cool weather here on the Mendonoma coast today.