Author Archives: Jeanne Jackson

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Gary Levenson-Palmer recently photographed a beautiful sunset.

Beautiful sunset by Gary Levenson-Palmer

Doesn't it relax you just to see it?

We have a big holiday weekend coming up. I am told most places to stay are booked up. If you are on the coast, Craig Tooley and I will be at the Four-Eyed Frog Bookstore, http://www.foureyedfrog.com/,  Saturday May 23, from 2 to 4 pm signing our book, Mendonoma Sightings Throughout The Year. Stop by and say hello!

Thanks to Gary for allowing me to share this photo with  you here.

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Kate Gelles was enjoying springtime on the Mendonoma Coast by photographing wildflowers. She found Cream Cups, Platystemon californicus.

Cream cups, Platystemon californicum, by Kate Gelles

This native wildflower is found on coastal meadows. Such a beauty!

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

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Susan Bechtel recently visited Glass Beach in Fort Bragg and took a photo of the of the sparkling sea glass.

Glass Beach by Susan Bechtel (Large)

There are actually three glass beaches in Fort Bragg, all former trash dump sites. Up until 1967 most trash was thrown over the cliffs into the ocean, a common practice of seaside residents for centuries.

The Pacific Ocean took the multi-colored glass bottles and, over the years, tumbled them into small pieces of sea glass. The rock formations at Fort Bragg create wave patterns that kept glass on the beach. The tides and the sand worked together to smooth and round the glass.

The Glass Beach at MacKerricher State Park is easy to visit. Turn left on Elm Street and park at the end. Susan warns there is a stand of poison oak at the beginning of the trail. The trail, she says, is easy. Leave the glass for others to enjoy.

Thanks to Susan for allowing me to share her photo with you here. To learn more about MacKerricher State Park, here is the link: http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=436

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Carolyn Sharp recently visited Salt Point State Park where she photographed this lovely scene.

Wildflowers at Salt Point State Park by Carolyn Sharp

Salt Point is one of my favorite parks, with many different hiking trails and wonderful camping.

Thanks to Carolyn, and John Sperry, for allowing me to share Carolyn's photo with you here.

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Peter Cracknell photographed a Bobcat recently. The first shows the Bobcat hunting, probably hunting a tasty gopher.

Bobcat hunting by Peter CracknellThe next photo shows the Bobcat from behind - its tufted ears and bobbed tail are clearly shown.Bobcat heads on out by Peter Cracknell

Bobcats are year round residents of the Mendonoma Coast. It is always a treat to see one - unless you have chickens!

Thanks to Peter for allowing me to share his photos with you here.