Author Archives: Jeanne Jackson

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Margaret Lindgren is the owner of Unbeaten Path Tours. She recently took clients out to the Point Arena-Stornetta Lands. This is what they found - a fogbow or white rainbow.

Fogbow by Margaret Lindgren September Fogbow by Margaret Lindgren

They are pretty rare. Look for one in the morning hours when the fog is about bluff high. Perhaps you will see a fogbow too.

Thanks to Margaret for allowing me to share her photos with you here. To learn more about Margaret's hiking tours, here is the link to her website: http://www.unbeatenpathtours.com/index.html

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Sierran Treefrogs, tiny green frogs, are fun to spot. Karen Tracy found one alongside the Gualala River recently.

Sierren Treefrog on the banks of the Gualala River by Karen Tracy

These frogs can change color to match their surroundings, but mostly we see them in their green form. They used to be called Pacific Treefrogs, but their name was changed recently.

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

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We have a lovely bush growing against the house called abelia. It flowers for months. Bees love it, as do hummingbirds. And the Monarchs love it too. I saw a Monarch fly to it earlier today.

Monarch Butterfly nectaring on abelia by Jeanne Jackson

Monarchs are migrating through our area now, heading south. These are the long-lived generation, the Methusalah generation.

Here is a close-up of a Monarch, taken by Clay Yale.

First Monarch of the season by Clay Yale

To track the migration of Monarchs, here is the link to Journey North: http://www.learner.org/jnorth/  This is a citizen science website where people like me and you can share our sightings. They track many creatures, including hummingbirds and gray whales. Join in the fun!

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

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Anne Mary Schaefer noticed a River Otter at Manchester Beach.

River Otter on a log by Anne Mary Schaeffer

The River Otter was harassing two birds that were identified as juvenile Black-crowned Night-herons, something you rarely get to see.

Juvenile Black-crowned Night-Herons by Anne Mary Schaeffer

The Night-herons safely flew away.

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

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Pat Neth caught this lovely sunset.

September sunset by Pat Neth

And Paul Brewer photographed this pastel sunset at Bowling Ball Beach.

Bowling Ball Beach sunset by Paul Brewer

And Carolyn André caught reds, oranges and yellows reflected in the clouds.

Sunset 9.6.15 by Carolyn André

Each sunset photo is so different, yet so beautiful.

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