Sightings

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Last night's sunset was incredibly beautiful.

Sunset 62016 by Jeanne JacksonAnd this morning's sunset was so lovely with the setting full moon.

Sunrise 62116 by Jeanne JacksonThese photos were taken by me from our front deck in Anchor Bay. Happy Summer Solstice to all!

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We had an unexpected storm move in late Thursday and into Friday. We received 1.25 inches of the wet stuff at our house. It's unusual to have significant rain here in the middle of June. At the end of the storm, at dusk, a double rainbow appeared. Paul Brewer caught this event with his camera.

06-17-16 rainbow at Sunset by Paul BrewerI saw this rainbow through trees. It's pretty rare to see one late in the day - it had many of us gasping in awe.

Here is another double rainbow that Paul took some time ago.

Double Rainbow by Paul Brewer

Thanks to Paul for allowing me to share his photos with you here. To see much more of Paul's nature photography, here is the link to his website: http://www.capturingnatureswonders.com/

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I'll let Beth Kattleman tell the story as she explored the southern entrance to the Point Arena-Stornetta Lands.

“I snapped this photo while walking along a bluff trail. It was the first time I had accessed this trail. Absolutely gorgeous. To the south is the Point Arena Pier, and northward leads to the Lighthouse.

View from the southern end of the Point Arena-Stornetta Lands by Beth Kattleman

“As I was walking I was watching a surfer try to catch some waves. He was unsuccessful and I moved along. THIS view stopped me dead in my tracks!  My husband and I often comment that everywhere you turn, prepared to be dazzled. Even views from the trails we frequently visit seem different from the day before, whether it’s the lighting, the changing sky, the wildness of the waves, the progression of seasons – it never gets old. I love it so much here.”

The southern entrance to the Lands is found behind Point Arena City Hall.

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

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Peter Cracknell spotted this beautiful Bobcat recently.

Bobcat by Peter Cracknell

Peter edited the photo using Color Splash for his iPad. It shows the cat with the tufted ears in color, but the rest of the photo is in black and white, an interesting composition.

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

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What an unusual common name for a beautiful rare wildflower - Sticky Chinese Houses! Peter Baye has been on a personal treasure hunt to find this beauty and he finally did. It was found on a rocky outcrop above the Gualala River. Its scientific name is Collinsia tinctoria.

Sticky Chinese houses, Collinsia tinctoria, by Peter BayePeter said each flower looks like it was hand-painted. Just gorgeous!

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