Author Archives: Jeanne Jackson

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And the hits just keep on coming - one beautiful sunrise followed by a spectacular sunset. Paul Brewer was out photographing them. Here is the sunrise of Nov. 4th. Gualala Sunrise 11.14.13 by Paul Brewer And here is the sunset the night before, taken from the Gualala Bluff Trail with the sunset reflected in the Gualala River. Sunset from the Gualala Bluff Trail by Paul Brewer The Gualala Bluff Trail is a perfect place to watch the sunset. There are two public access points. The first is just to the south of the Breakers Inn and the second is the driveway/entrance to the Surf Motel. Thanks to Paul for allowing me to share these visions of loveliness. To see much more of Paul's nature photography, here is his website: http://www.capturingnatureswonders.com/

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We are having lovely, warm days though changes are ahead. With little wind, a walk on the bluffs can bring wonderful sightings. One of the best, I believe, is the sighting of Brown Pelicans. Sometimes they will land on a bluff to rest and then take off on their journey. That's what Harm Wilkinson recently photographed.

Brown Pelicans take off by Harm Wilkinson

There are several adult Brown Pelicans here. You can tell because they have white heads. Also, their underparts are gray. There is one juvenile with its brown head and white underpart.

Brown Pelicans plunge dive for fish. Pat Killen got this amazing photo just before the Pelican's beak enters the water.

Brown Pelican plunge diving by Patrick Killen

Thanks to Harm and Pat for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

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Think how convenient it would be if you could blend in to your environment by changing your color. That's what Sierran Tree Frogs can do. Richard Kuehn photographed one in the process of changing from green to tan.

A Sierran Tree Frog changing color by Richard Kuehn

This tiny frog has a big voice, calling "ribbit, ribbit." They used to be called Pacific Tree Frogs, which seems more appropriate that Sierran. They are also called Chorus Frogs. Here's a cute photo by Adrian Bennett of a Tree Frog hiding in a flower pot.

Flower pot with Pacific Tree Frog by Adrian Bennett

If you can spot the frog on the rim of the pot,  you will see how small these frogs are!

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

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Peter Cracknell photographed a Harbor Seal resting in the sun. It sure looks happy nestled in on the rocks!

The sun sure feels good - a Harbor Seal rests by Peter Cracknell

Harbor Seals are year round residents of the Mendonoma Coast.

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

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This photo was recently sent to me, though it was taken by Azita Jackman last year at Gualala Point Regional Park. It's a wonderful photo of a white rainbow, or fogbow.

Fogbow by Azita Jackman

The best time to see a rare fogbow is in the early morning. If the fog is about bluff high, as in Azita's photo, and the sun is coming up in the eastern sky, you have a chance to see this phenomenon.

Thanks to Colleen Jackman for sending this photo to me and to Azita for allowing me to share her photo with you here.