Tag Archives: Teresa Denniston

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Teresa Denniston caught the contrail of a jet (see upper left corner) in the early morning sky. The Gualala River and the lights of houses on the bluffs are basking in the soft golden glow.

A beautiful photo of a beautiful place! Thanks to Teresa for allowing me to share it with you here.

Big windy storm overnight. The day before brought .66 inches of rain, and last night 1.55 inches at Rick's and my place in Anchor Bay. Total season to date is 6.96 inches. I'm wondering if the Gualala River will breach the sandbar today. I checked this morning but it was still closed.

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Sunrises are gifts for getting up early. Teresa Denniston did just that and managed to capture the intense beauty of a recent sunrise over the Gualala River and the Pacific Ocean.

Teresa and Rick's home, Serendipity, is where this photo was taken. Learn more about Serendipity at this link: https://coastinghome.guestybookings.com/en/properties/67425e9b9506ea0012321555?minOccupancy=1

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

I have just one word for today's weather report: WINDY!!!

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Rick and Teresa Denniston saw this Bald Eagle perched on a branch from their home in Gualala, Serendipity. I presume this is the male, as the female should be tending to her nest and eggs now. Perhaps her eggs have hatched! We wish we knew, but the nest is somewhere in the Gualala River watershed. You might need wings to get to it!

Thanks to Rick for allowing me to share his photo with you here. The Denniston's beautiful home overlooking the Gualala River and Pacific Ocean is available for rental via Coasting Homes. Here's the website to see Serendipity: https://www.coastinghome.com/rns/vacation-rental/gualala/ca/serendipity  When I had a major power outage (11 days!) several years ago, and I ran out of propane for my generator, they offered to let me stay at their place. It was such a gift, in more ways the one.

We are having a stormy period. Today, Friday, was filled with downpours, bright sunshine, lightning and thunder, and more downpours. As of this morning, we received 2.41 inches, bringing the season total to 56.73. A good, wet winter!

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Wednesday, Dec. 7th, was a beautiful, clear day with nary a white cap on the ocean. That morning, at low tide, the Gualala River breached the big sandbar at the far north end. Teresa and Rick Denniston had been watching the scene from their home, Serendipity, overlooking the river and ocean. On Tuesday, the river rose to the middle of the sandbar and then receded a bit. On Wednesday morning, the full-to-the-brim river would have its way.

With more rain headed our way, the river should stay open for a while. Steelhead that were trapped in luxury in the river during the summer and autumn months were swept into the next phase of their lives, life in the ocean. Other Steelhead will be arriving to enter the river to spawn. It's not surprising the one of the Bald Eagles was seen, probably hoping for an easy fish dinner.

Harbor Seals and CA Sea Lions also pay attention to this yearly event!

We are fortunate to be able to watch the Gualala River so easily. It's an important part of the fascinating Mendonoma Coast!

Thanks to Teresa for allowing me to share her photos with you here. Serendipity can be rented. You can learn more at this link: https://www.coastinghome.com/rns/vacation-rental/gualala/ca/serendipity  I just looked at the photos on their website, and I saw my book, Mendonoma Sightings Throughout the Year, on their table. Nice!

It's raining today with a big storm coming in Friday night into Saturday. I found Matsutake  mushrooms this morning and many other mushrooms are up now.

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Teresa Denniston got this lovely photo of the sun shining on a Bald Eagle resting on a snag near her Gualala house.

Last Sunday, Eric Zetterholm got a photo of the Gualala Bald Eagle pair mating! It is in today's Independent Coast Observer, in my Mendonoma Sightings column. Eric said the two eagles were very loving towards each other. Nice to see.

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

We are between storms today. Clouds are pouring in as I write this. After tonight's storm, we are heading for what looks like a dry spell.