Author Archives: Jeanne Jackson

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These reddish frogs are on the endangered species list. Roberta Chan spotted one at the campground at Gualala Point Regional Park on July 30th. The campground is near the banks of the Gualala River.

CA Red-legged Frog found 73116 by Roberta ChanRoberta previously photographed one in the same area in January of this year in the gravel bank of the Gualala River.

California Red-legged frog by Roberta ChanThis rare frog is found almost entirely in California. To learn more about this frog, here is a link to an interesting article: http://www.nwf.org/wildlife/wildlife-library/amphibians-reptiles-and-fish/california-red-legged-frog.aspx

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

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This young Gray fox seemed to pose for Craig Tooley.

A young Gray fox looks at the camera by Craig TooleyThe juvenile Gray fox sure looks healthy! Thanks to Craig for allowing me to share his photo with you here. To see much more of Craig's nature photography, here is the link to his website: www.ruffimage.com

Craig is the featured photographer in my book, Mendonoma Sightings Throughout the Year.

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Professional photographer, Paul Kozal, wouldn't miss the opportunity to photograph the night sky this week. The Perseid Meteor Showers, the absence of the moon, and the Milky Way shining bright in the sky was too tempting to resist. A meteor streaks across the sky to the right of the Milky Way, an incredible sight.

Perseid Meteor Shower and the Milky Way by Paul Kozal  I asked Paul how he took this photo. He wrote, 'One exposure, 30 seconds with light painting on the oak tree, taken off of Tin Barn Road."

  Paul stopped along Highway One to capture this photo.

The Milky Way as seen from Highway One by Paul KozalAmazing photos of a beautiful sky. Thanks to Paul for allowing me to share them with you. To see much more of Paul's nature photography, here is his website: http://www.paulkozal.com/

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Marie Matheson photographed this Black-tailed Jackrabbit, which looked like it was posing just for her.

Black-tailed Jackrabbit by Marie MathesonAll this picture needs is an Easter basket! This rabbit with the big ears is also called an American desert hare.

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

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It's hard not to share photos of such a beautiful sunset. Allen Vinson sent this one in, taken from a different location, this time from The Sea Ranch. It's interesting to see the clouds from a different angle.

August 7 sunset by Allen VinsonThanks to Allen for allowing me to share his photo. To see more of Allen's nature photography, here is the link: http://allenvinson.smugmug.com/