We had an odd storm come through on Wednesday 9/24, odd in that it moved from east to west. That gave the perfect conditions for a rainbow at dusk.
First is the beauty taken by Paul Brewer in Gualala.
And this beautiful rainbow taken by Cathleen Crosby at the south end of Gualala.
And finally Roxanne Holmes caught magic at Shell Beach at The Sea Ranch.
Cathleen Crosby recently photographed the Gualala River - it now sports a greenish tinge.
The river is still closed to the Pacific Ocean by the large sandbar and it has turned a beautiful green. I’ve learned from fly fisherman Charlie Ivor that this is called “Steelhead green,” and it means conditions for finding fish in the river can be excellent. Phytoplankton, single cell algae, along with a small amount of suspended mineral sediment, are turning the river water green. It’s very beneficial, helping to feed fish and other river inhabitants.
Thanks to Cathleen for allowing me to share her photo with you here.
We are waiting for a pretty good-sized storm which is supposed to begin around 4 pm. We'll take it! I'll report soon on the rain totals. I'll also be watching to see if this storm opens the river to the ocean. TBD!
Cathleen Crosby and her granddaughter, Tali, were traveling down Highway One when a waterfall was pushed backwards by the wind.
Enough water crossed Highway One that Cathleen needed to put on her windshield wipers, and it happened several times as she passed different waterfalls! Now this doesn't happen very often.
A another vigorous storm hit the coast early this morning. Two more inches of rain, so waterfalls will be pumped up again.
Thanks to Cathleen for allowing me to share her photo with you here.
Diane Winkler was vacationing on TSR, a house she rented from Coasting Home. She wrote, “I was super excited to have the opportunity to observe this gorgeous female Northern Harrier.
The meadow habitat is perfect for hawks. As I walked on the shoreline trail in front of the house, I noticed this Harrier on top of a bush in the meadow consuming a vole. This was the first time I have ever had a chance to be close enough to see the beautiful owl-like facial details, the bright yellow legs and incredible talons! Such a treat!”
Their calls sound like "kek, kek, kek." Perhaps it would be better to listen to their calls at this link: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Northern_Harrier/sounds#
To learn more about Coasting Home and their vacation rental properties, here is the link to their website: https://www.coastinghome.com/
Thanks to Cathleen Crosby, the President of Coasting Home, for sharing Diane's photo and story with us here.
Cathleen Crosby looked out her window and found this Buck grazing. He lifted his head, with greens hanging out of his mouth, and perfectly posed for this photo.
His antlers nicely frame the suncatcher, don't they?!
Thanks to Cathleen for allowing me to share her photo with you here.