Author Archives: Jeanne Jackson

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Beverley Fagundes wrote, "I had brought my golden retriever, Sadie, home from our walk to find this lovely Northern Pygmy Owl waiting to greet us on the porch."

"These owls are only six inches tall, and so lovely. He wasn’t bothered about me getting close to him, so I was a little concerned that he could be injured. He was very obliging and stepped onto my finger, so I could look at him over. Then he flew away. What a relief, no injuries or broken wings, just an amazing experience!”

To have an owl calmly step on your finger is wonderful. What a great nature moment!

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

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Monique Cooper spotted this Bobcat hunting near her home. She wrote, “My husband, Paul, and I spotted this Bobcat at home midday. I read Bobcats are nocturnal, and it seemed odd to see it in broad daylight. We watched him/her hunt for about an hour or so. Although the hunt was unsuccessful, it was very entertaining to watch the stalking and leaping onto whatever was supposed to be a meal.”

Bobcats hunt for rodents in grassy meadows, and as I wrote in the title line, they are often seen in the daylight hours here on the coast.

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

We are having a sunny, breezy day, washed clean from yesterday's rain.

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Paul Brewer photographed this Red-shouldered Hawk recently. It sure looks wet!

A moment later, the hawk shook off and Paul captured it.

You can see the raindrops flying off the hawk.  If this hawk is out this afternoon, he/she is getting wet again as it's raining!

Thanks to Paul for allowing me to share his photos with you here. To see much more of Paul's nature photography, here is the link to his website: http://www.capturingnatureswonders.com/

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It looks like the mated pair of Bald Eagles is back at the Gualala River. Gail Jackson recently photographed them.

It looks like the smaller male is perched on the higher branch. Below you will see a photo taken by Jim Garlock. The Bald Eagle could be perched on the same tree branch as in Gail's photo.

 

Seve Cardosi was surprised when she saw a Bald Eagle snatch a Western Gull out of the air and proceed to eat it. Again, this was by the Gualala River.

We hope they will build a nest in the watershed of the Gualala River this year.

Thanks to Gail, Jim and Seve for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

We have a rainstorm coming in late tonight!

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On Wednesday, the Gualala River was flowing over the sandbar. With the very high surf, the river didn't dramatically drain down, as it does most years. It opened and then closed on Thursday, but yesterday, Friday, it was definitely open.

There is a group of Harbor Seals on the right side of the breached sandbar. They love to feast on Steelhead. Steelhead, who have been trapped in luxury in the river, are leaving the river to begin the next stage of their lives. And Steelhead are entering the river to spawn. Lots going on in our favorite river right now!

Rick Jackson took this photo from the Gualala Bluff Trail.