Author Archives: Jeanne Jackson

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A Doe found her way into April's beautiful garden. April said she caught the Doe "pre-munch."

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

It's sunny here today with NO WIND!

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Last Sunday was a mixed bag, weather-wise. But butterflies had a sunny window to get out and find some sweet nectar. Amy found several different kinds of butterflies.

First up is one we don't see very often, a Two-banded Skipper.

And one of our most common butterflies, Gray or Grey Buckeye. It's been recently renamed - previously it was called a Common Buckeye.

Then another rarer one, an Echo Azure.

And finally the bright Mylitta Crescent.

Quite a nice bunch of butterfly sightings by Amy! Thanks to Amy for allowing me to share her photos with you here.

Sunny and breezy today. Our weather forecast changed and more rain is headed our way by Thursday afternoon.

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It's unusual to see two adult Bobcats together but this is spring, and love is in the air. Ron Bolander was in his car when these two cats with the tufted ears crossed in front of him.

Ron said they were near Stoneboro Road.

Here is a photo Ron took some time ago of a Bobcat sitting in the sun. Bobcats are said to be nocturnal but they are regularly seen in the daylight hours here on the Mendonoma Coast.

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

It's lightly raining here today and there is no wind. We are supposed to go into drier and warmer weather next week. I think we can all agree that we're ready for that!

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The migration of birds is a wonder when you stop to think about it. They fly great distances twice a year. Aleutian Cackling Geese are flying to southern Oregon where they will feed, rest and get ready for the next migratory stage, flying to the Aleutian Islands. Sara Bogard recently photographed a flock passing by the Point Arena Lighthouse Peninsula.

In the early 1970’s, these birds numbered only 350 and were on the endangered species list. The story of their comeback is an inspiration. Today there are over 170,000 Aleutian Cackling Geese to delight birdwatchers of all ages.

To listen to their "cackling" call, here is a link to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Cackling_Goose/sounds

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

It's sunny with many passing clouds, breezy and cool. 61.35 inches of rain so far at Rick's and my place! We always considered 50 inches a normal rain year.

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Amy Ruegg was headed north on Highway One when she saw this beautiful sight.

She was near Deer Trail on The Sea Ranch. How's this for a great way to start your day? Amy said it was a true blessing and reminder/message of hope.

Thanks to Amy for allowing me to share her photo with you here. May your days be filled with rainbows too!

We had a big storm come in last night. Over 2.15 inches of rain fell. This afternoon there has been rain and hail but now it is sunny! What's next?