Author Archives: Jeanne Jackson

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It's pretty rare to see one of these birds on the Mendonoma coast, but Gail Jackson spotted this Yellow-headed Blackbird in the parking lot of Surf Supermarket.

Their call is described on allaboutbirds.org: Males sing a few musical notes followed by a screeching buzz, rather like a heavy door swinging on a very rusty metal hinge. You can hear it at this link - it's pretty funny to hear: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Yellow-headed_Blackbird/sounds

Thanks to Gail for allowing me to share her photo with you here. We had fog this morning but it has given way to blue skies and very mild temps.

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Steve and Margie Truter had a heartwarming sighting last Saturday. Margie wrote, “Walking along the northern end of Manchester Beach at Irish Beach, a Deer came running towards us through the surf. We backed away from the waves to watch her frolicking through the waves until she was out of sight. We have seen tracks down on the beach before but never one in the water enjoying the waves.”

Margie took a quick video which shows the exuberance of the Doe splashing through the waves.

Short video of a Doe running through the surf by Margie Truter

We know Deer swim in the ocean and in rivers. I have never seen one so obviously playing in the waves. It's quite wonderful to see.

Thanks to Margie for allowing me to share her photo and video with you here.

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I have had numerous sightings of this beautiful Peacock on The Sea Ranch. Cheryle Harris photographed him through her window drinking out of her fountain.

Jan de Vries spotted him walking along his fence and then posing.

He is quite the beauty! We don't know where he came from, so we hope he finds his way home.

Thanks to Cheryle and Jan for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

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It’s nice to toast a beautiful sunset. Monique Cooper wrote, “I took this photo Sunday in Irish Beach. I noticed this little fella, a Banana Slug, checking out my glass of wine.”

Watching the sunset is a coast tradition, apparently even for Banana Slugs!

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

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Great Blue Herons are so graceful as they lift off coastal bluffs. Heather Haveman recently spotted one on The Sea Ranch.

Their wingspan can be as long as six feet six inches. When they fly, their legs dangle beneath them.

On land they are often seen hunting rodents.

Watch out, tasty rodent - a Great Blue Heron is looking for lunch!

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