Sightings

Paul Brewer has a knack for photographing beautiful sunrises. I'm happy to share his photo of this morning's loveliness.

Beautiful Sunrise-12-27-15-2253 by Paul BrewerUnlike sunsets, the colors of sunrises are fleeting.

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

Christmas morning dawned cold, yet exquisitely beautiful. This mushroom, the Fly Amanita, has been featured in holiday cards and thought to bring good luck. They are abundant now and so lovely to see and photograph. Mel Smith got this lovely photo.

Fly Amanita by Mel Smith (Large)Thanks to Mel for allowing me to share his photo with you here.

Robert Scarola recently photographed the action off of The Sea Ranch.
King Tide and Waves from Storm by Robert ScarolaJPG

You can almost hear the crash of the waves by looking at Robert's photo.

Janet Burch was also out photographing the big swells.

Magnificent waves by Janet Tervo

Note that the waves are crashing bluff high - amazing!

Thanks to Robert and Janet for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

Harm Wilkinson captured this evocative sunset as a Brown Pelican flew by.

A Brown Pelican crosses the setting sun by Harm Wilkinson

Today it is pouring down rain. Flood warnings abound. The seasonal creek that crosses our land is doing its best imitation of a mighty river. I will share photos of it soon. After four years of drought, we are very thankful for this rain!

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

Joan Bacci has been photographing two Bald Eagles at Jenner in November and December. Her photos show the bigger female and the smaller male.

Bald Eagle pair perched on rocks by Joan Bacci (Large) Bald Eagle perched on a snag by Joan Bacci (Large) Bald Eagle soaring over the Russian River by Joan Bacci Two adult Bald Eagles by Joan Bacci (Large)

It is the hope of many of us that Bald Eagles will  once again nest here on the Mendonoma Coast! I think Penny Island at Jenner would make a perfect nesting place.

Thanks to Joan for allowing me to share her photos with you here.