Tag Archives: Dede Plaisted

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Strong spring winds can sometimes drive By-the-wind-Sailors, or Velella velella, onto local beaches. DeDe Plaisted found a group of these animals mixed with Kelp that had also been tossed up on the beach. They are a vibrant blue which tells us they had very recently been stranded.

They have a small sail that catches the wind and blows them over the surface of the sea. Under certain wind conditions, they may be stranded on the beach, as DeDe found out recently. Mother Nature gave these animals an edge - about half of them have the sail tilted in one direction, and the rest have it tilted in the opposite direction. This way, some are driven out to sea where they can survive, while others sometimes perish on the beach.

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

There is no wind today at my place and it's warm and toasty.

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Cooks Beach has become a favorite spot for locals and visitors. It's a fairly new public access spot, and we do love it! Many enjoy watching the sunset there, either from the bluff or down on the beach. Dede Plaisted recently captured this beautiful sight.

To learn more about this pocket beach, here is the website for the Redwood Coast Land Conservancy: http://www.rc-lc.org/Cooks-Beach.html

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

It's cold and clear on the Mendonoma coast today.

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So, if it's pretty exciting to find a Buck's antler, how exciting is it to find a pair? That's just what happened to Dede Plaisted.

That's pretty rare! Look for discarded antlers now, especially where deer bed down.

Today we are receiving a drenching, and tomorrow looks to be a washout. Stay safe as many roads are flooded.

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

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When big swells  hit the Mendonoma several weeks ago sea foam was seen in abundance, coating rocks and beaches with the white fluffy substance. Dede Plaisted was at a local beach and this is what she saw.

Foam covers the beach by Dede PlaistedDede wondered what it would be like to wade in it at low tide.

Dede Plaisted wading in sea foam, courtesy of Dede Plaisted

Here's what she said,

“I’ve never stood in foam before. I loved it. I haven’t seen this much foam in a long time. Now all our rocks have been uncovered. They’re like old friends.”

Sea foam is formed when dissolved organic matter, including sea life and deal algae, is churned up by the wave action.

After two storms late in the week, today is sunny and cool. Perfect weather for exploring on the coast!

Thanks to Dede for allowing me to share her photos with you here.