Tag Archives: Gualala Point Regional Park

Gualala Point Regional Park at dawn. • 2 Comments

Jeanne Jackson • January 5, 2020

Gaily Jackson was up early and she headed for Gualala Point Regional Park. She photographed the Serge, the ceremonial posts carved and dedicated by the wood carvers of the Sakha Republic.

The Serge looks beautiful morning light. You can learn more about these posts at this link: https://parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov/Visit/Gualala-Point-Regional-Park/Serge-Posts/

Gaily also photographed the Gualala River, showing the iconic Mill Bend.

And the dawn.

We are very lucky to have this beautiful park here in Gualala, and a wonderful photographer to show its beauty. Thanks to Gaily for allowing me to share her photos with you here. To see much more of her nature photography, here is her website: http://gailyimages.com/

We had some surprise rain this morning, but this afternoon is splashed in sunshine.

A Gartersnake catches a Lizard for dinner, and Dash, the dog, can’t believe what he’s seeing! • 2 Comments

Jeanne Jackson • September 28, 2019

John Wall and his dog, Dash, were walking at Gualala Point Regional Park when they came across this scene.

John and Dash found an Oregon Gartersnake nabbing an Alligator Lizard. That's a pretty big meal for the Gartersnake. Here's another angle.

Did you know gartersnakes are beneficial in your garden? They eat slugs and bugs, along with snails. No need to be afraid of them...unless you are an alligator lizard like the one in John's photo!

Thanks to John for allowing me to share his photos with you here.

Much cooler now and it really feels like autumn. Strong breezes today too.

Before the Bald Eagle arrives…and after, as photographed by Eric Zetterholm. • 2 Comments

Jeanne Jackson • September 5, 2019

One of the two Bald Eagles that make the Gualala River area their home arrived at the beach at Gualala Point Regional Park. Here's the before photo - lots of Brown Pelicans and Gulls, some on the sandbar and some in the river. You can also see a new driftwood sculpture in the shape of a teepee.

Then the bad boy or girl arrives.

Where is everybody? Just one Bald Eagle surveying his/her domain.

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

Stunningly beautiful weather here on the Mendonoma Coast today.

We’re seeing young Brown Pelicans in big numbers – a good sign! • 2 Comments

Jeanne Jackson • June 3, 2019

These juvenile Brown Pelicans have a brown head and a white tummy. They were hatched to our south and are now migrating northward. Gail Jackson photographed the sight at Gualala Point Regional Park. Here is a group right alongside the Gualala River.