Author Archives: Jeanne Jackson

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Donna Woodbury and her friend, Heidi Endemann, recently took a walk on Anchor Bay Beach with their dogs. Jerry Anon captured this lovely photo.

Donna Woodbury and Heidi Endemann take stroll on Anchor Bay Beach by Jerry Anon

Any day is a great day to take a walk at sunset!

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

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Some of the "boys" were in an amorous mood but the lone female Gray Whale wasn't interested. To get away from the males, she did a maneuver that looks like she's standing on her head. Barry Weiss and Craig Tooley each got photos of this. The first photo is Barry's.

Female Gray Whale head down by Barry Weiss Female Gray Whale trying to avoid amorous males by Craig Tooley

This isn't the right time of year for females to be impregnated. But tell that to the fellas.

Thanks to Barry 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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Every so often in the winter the fog will come onshore. Paul Kozal was near Fort Ross Historical State Park when he came across this pretty picture.

Fog at Fort Ross by Paul Kozal

You can see the green hills. The rain we had on Sunday and a little more this morning will only help keep them green. Wildflowers will be amazing soon.

Thanks to Paul for allowing me to share his beautiful photo. To see much more of Paul's nature photography, here is his website: http://www.paulkozal.com/

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A Brown Shrike has been seen for the past week or so in the Alder Creek area. This bird breeds in central and eastern Asia. Less than a handful has ever been seen in California - a very rare visitor indeed.

It's not easy to photograph the bird, and long lenses are needed. The first photo is by Jeff Petit. And the second was taken by Rich Trissel through his spotting scope.

Brown Shrike at Alder Creek by Jeff Petit Brown Shrike by Rich Trissel

Birders from afar have come to add this bird to their life list.

Thanks to Jeff and Rich for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

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The Sea Ranch Chapel is so lovely. Many couples have been married inside this intimate chapel. Bill Oxford recently got this beautiful photo.

The Sea Ranch Chapel by Bill Oxford

Next month there will be a renewal of wedding vows here, as part of The Sea Ranch's 50th anniversary celebration.

Thanks to Bill for allowing me to share his photo with you here. To see much more of Bill's Sea Ranch photos, here is his website: http://www.searanchphotos.com/