Author Archives: Jeanne Jackson

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Mary Sue Ittner photographed the charming Siberian Candyflower, Claytonia sibirica. It's a member of the Purslane Family.

Candyflower grows in moist, shaded areas. The petals have been described as pink candy striped.

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

While a fog bank lurks over the Pacific Ocean, we are having a breezy, sunny day. The coast is full with visitors, including many abalone divers who were excited to dive for red treasure, especially with the morning's minus tides.

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Jan McCormick recently photographed two beautiful newborn Fawns with their mother, the essence of cuteness. With the newborn Fawns, this is the time of year to drive slowly, as Fawns follow their mothers when crossing a road, especially Highway 1.And Craig Tooley spotted this healthy-looking Buck in velvet.

Velvet is a membrane that nourishes the growth of the bones that make up the antler. With all the rains we had, there will be plenty of food for the Black-tailed Deer that also call the Mendonoma coast their home.

Thanks to Jan and Craig for allowing me to share their photos with you here. To see much more of Craig's nature photography, here is his website: www.ruffimage.com

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Lloyd Chasey kayaked from Anchor Bay Beach on a calm day recently. Here's what he said, “I had been waiting for a calm day on the ocean and had a chance on Thursday. I was just off Fish Rocks with the Loons flying overhead on the migration, and the Murres nesting on Fish Rocks. It was great to be out on the water.” What Lloyd didn't mention were the two beautiful Ling Cod he caught from his kayak.

Lloyd looks pretty darn happy, don't you think?

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

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Amy Ruegg photographed two members of the Orchid family, Merten's Coralroot and Spotted Coralroot. They depend on fungi for the nutrients they need. First is the Merten's.

And here is the Spotted.

Because they need fungi in the soil to thrive, they cannot be transplanted. If you find one, just admire it and feel fortunate that you got to see one!

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

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Lloyd and Kathleen Chasey found several early blooming Coast Lilies, Lilium maritimim.

These rare members of the Lily family are found where the ground is moist. There are several plants on a neighbor's land, where her spring box is, and they have not bloomed yet. I always look forward to seeing them.

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