Sightings

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Last weekend the surf was really pounding the coast. Pat Maxwell headed for Hearn Gulch to watch the action, and she wasn't disappointed!

The blowhole at Hearn Gulch by Pat Maxwell

When the blowhole goes off like this, it makes a "whomp" sound, and the ground trembles. It is very exciting to experience it.

Hearn Gulch is just north of Iversen Road in Mendocino County. Park at mile marker 10.0. There is a beautiful pocket beach, though the path down can be difficult for some. You can, though, watch the action from the bluffs.

To learn more about public access spots brought to us by the Redwood Coast Land Conservancy, here is their website: http://rclc.org/

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

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Paul Pastina had this beautiful Gray Fox pay him a visit recently, resting in the grasses.

Gray Fox by Paul Pastina (Large)

Yes, Gray Foxes have a lot of red highlights. Gray Foxes are also called Tree Foxes for their ability to climb trees and even telephone poles.

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

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Marcelia Fosse took this photo on Thanksgiving morning, another reason to be grateful.

Thanksgiving sunrise by Marcelia Fosse

We had another wild storm hit the Mendonoma Coast last night. The seasonal creek that crosses our property, Quinliven Creek, has just come to life, always a reason to celebrate!

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

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A series of storms has rumbled through the Mendonoma Coast. Today is a "wait five minutes" kind of day - first it's raining, then the sun comes out, whoops - it's raining again! Of course we are having rainbows. Beth Kattleman photographed a spectacular one recently at The Sea Ranch.

Double Rainbow by Beth Kattleman (Large)

There is a faint double rainbow over the vibrant one. Linda Bostwick photographed a rainbow appearing next to a hailstorm near Point Arena.

Rainbow in a hailstorm by Linda Bostwick

Rainbow days are one of the privileges of being on the Mendonoma Coast!

Thanks for Beth and Linda for allowing me to share their photos with you here.