Tag Archives: Gail Jackson

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It looks like the mated pair of Bald Eagles is back at the Gualala River. Gail Jackson recently photographed them.

It looks like the smaller male is perched on the higher branch. Below you will see a photo taken by Jim Garlock. The Bald Eagle could be perched on the same tree branch as in Gail's photo.

 

Seve Cardosi was surprised when she saw a Bald Eagle snatch a Western Gull out of the air and proceed to eat it. Again, this was by the Gualala River.

We hope they will build a nest in the watershed of the Gualala River this year.

Thanks to Gail, Jim and Seve for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

We have a rainstorm coming in late tonight!

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River Otters have been spotted at the Gualala River mouth. They are also found in other creeks and rivers on the Mendonoma coast. Gail Jackson photographed two River Otters looking at her. I wonder what the otters are thinking!

Here is a close up of a River Otter, taken by Dard Hunter, eating an octopus.

A year ago I watched one emerge from the Garcia River and proceed to roll in the sand.

The otter rolled with gusto for several minutes, and then was done.

River Otters can't abide pollution, so it's a testament to the clean waterways here on the coast.

Thanks to Gail and Dard for allowing me to share their photos with you here. Warm weather forecast for the weekend!

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It's pretty rare to see one of these birds on the Mendonoma coast, but Gail Jackson spotted this Yellow-headed Blackbird in the parking lot of Surf Supermarket.

Their call is described on allaboutbirds.org: Males sing a few musical notes followed by a screeching buzz, rather like a heavy door swinging on a very rusty metal hinge. You can hear it at this link - it's pretty funny to hear: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Yellow-headed_Blackbird/sounds

Thanks to Gail for allowing me to share her photo with you here. We had fog this morning but it has given way to blue skies and very mild temps.