Author Archives: Jeanne Jackson

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Sharon Albert came across a beautiful five-point Buck, a very healthy-looking one. She wrote, “I disturbed this guy’s meal as I drove by. He was on Timber Ridge, near Annapolis Road. I’ve often seen groups of Bucks in that area, four or five at a time. This one was particularly impressive.” 


Yes, come the fall, this magnificent Buck will surely impress the ladies.

Thanks to Sharon for allowing me to share her photo with you here. To see another five-point Buck, here's the link: http://www.mendonomasightings.com/2011/11/04/five-point-buck-photographed-by-drew-fagan/

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Star Lilies bloom in late spring and early summer on the Mendonoma Coast. Their Latin name has recently been changed from Zigadenus fremontii to Toxicoscordion fremontii. All parts of this plant are deadly, hence its other name, Death Camas. Richard Hansen recently photographed one.

This California native often grows alongside roads. It's a perennial herb. Knowing of its toxicity, we just admire this plant from a distance.

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

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Siegfried and Gretel Matull were parked at Jenner, overlooking the mouth of the Russian River. They were watching the Harbor Seals lounging alongside the river bank when a large bird flew by. Gretel thought it was an Osprey but it turned out to be a Bald Eagle.

What a thrilling sight to see this beautiful bird, which is an adult. We continue to hope that a pair will soon nest on the Mendonoma Coast.

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

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Sus Susulla noticed a very strange bug on the screen door of his Gualala home. It turned out to be a California Walking Stick.

They are in the family Timenas. Not much is known of the unique insect but we do know they eat plants.

Cathleen Crosby also spotted one and her photo gives us a different perspective on this weird-looking insect. Isn't Mother Nature creative?

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Craig Tooley has a old Redwood stump near his property. Inside grows a nice, big Huckleberry bush. He spotted these two juvenile Raccoons planning on how to get them.

Yes, we aren't the only creatures who crave the Mendonoma Coast's wild blueberries! Thanks to Craig for allowing me to share his photo with you here.

If you like to see more of Craig's wildlife photography, here's his website: http://ruffimage.com/