Author Archives: Jeanne Jackson

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Paul Kozal wrote, "Here is the photo of Shell Beach [off The Sea Ranch] and Comet. In the middle of the photo is Venus setting with its reflection in the water. The photo was taken on 10/19/24 at 8:50pm."

Paul didn't even mention the Milky Way! And I love the reflection of Venus on the ocean. Yes, Paul is a professional! His studio, Studio 391, is in Gualala, in the Cypress Center. Here is a link to Paul's website: https://www.paulkozal.com/

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

Lots of overhead clouds are giving us beautiful sunrises and sunsets! Temps around 60. Lots of mushrooms are up!

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Erin McAllister photographed a Moon Halo several weeks ago, just before some serious rain arrived.

The circle around the moon is caused by ice crystals. Moon Halos, like Sun Halos, often predict rain.

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

Today was sunny with some drifting clouds, very chilly overnight. The sun was setting as I was writing this post, so I went out and got these two photos for you to see.

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Loch Michie recently photographed the Point Arena Lighthouse and I think his photograph looks like a painting!

To learn more about the Point Arena Lighthouse, here's a link to their website: https://www.pointarenalighthouse.com/

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

It's been a beautiful sunny, if cool, day here today. Don't miss Festival of Trees at the Gualala Arts Center. I went today and it's fabulous! Learn more at this link: https://gualalaarts.org/2024/11/2024-festival-of-trees/

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Ron Bolander was down at the Gualala River when he saw this beautiful Great Blue Heron. He got the magic moment when the heron was about to lift off. And the photo Eric Zetterholm took of the heron looking right at him makes me laugh.

 

Great Blue Herons are year round residents of the Mendonoma Coast.

Thanks to Ron and Eric for allowing me to share his photos with you here.

ah, the sunshine today feels so good after all the rain. We got another 0.69 inches yesterday, Monday, for a total of 21.95 season to date. Today the clouds slipped south and sunshine ruled the day.

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It's no surprise the Gualala River would be flowing quickly into the Pacific Ocean. We've had a ton (almost) of rain this past week. Thursday morning found the mouth open and a very muddy river. Karen Wilkinson photographed the sight.

A big sandbar "closes" the river to the ocean when the spring rains are done. Any Steelhead in the river are trapped in luxury! When the autumn or winter rains have fallen, the lagoon fills up like a bathtub with a plug. The river floods into its floodplain. With enough rain, and perhaps help from the tides, the river bursts through the sandbar. The Steelhead will be propelled out to their next life phase, which is in the ocean. Steelhead waiting to return to the river to spawn can now do so.

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

It rained pretty steady for most of today, Monday. Rain total since last Wednesday is a hefty 17.71 inches. Yikes!