Tag Archives: Russian River

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It's a lovely sight to see the sun setting at Jenner. Earlier this month Paul Brewer caught the reflection of the sunset in the Russian River, and you can see the town of Jenner on the right. Just beautiful.

jenner-sunset-10-06-16-by-paul-brewerToday we are having rain...lots and lots of rain. Mushrooms are appearing as if by magic. It's a special time on the Mendonoma coast.

Thanks to Paul for allowing me to share his photo with you here. To see much more of Paul's nature photography, here is the link to his website: http://www.capturingnatureswonders.com/

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Zak Rudy was at Jenner recently, which is at the mouth of the Russian River. I'll let him tell the story.

“After making one strike and coming up empty, this Bald Eagle returned to find his breakfast. He was fishing just south of Jenner along the river.

Bald Eagle gets its meal by Zak Rudy

“Notice how much initial loft the bird gets, but he has to grab the fish by its back. Then, in one motion, the eagle flips the large fish upside down so he can carry it by the soft belly, truly a remarkable and risky feat. The fish tail drops back in the water, but he was beautifully triumphant in the end!”

Bald Eagle flips the fish by Zak Rudy

 

And here the Bald Eagle eats its meal.

Bald Eagle eating a fish by Zak Rudy

Thanks to Zak for a very interesting story and for sharing his photos with us here.

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Michael Alexander recently took this photo of Goat Rock and the Russian River. High surf is pouring over the beach into the river. Dangerous, yet so beautiful.

The mouth of the Russian River with storm-driven waves by Michael Alexander

Here is one of my favorite photos of the village of Jenner, taken by Rozann Grunig at sunset.

Sunset at Jenner on Valentine's Day by Rozann Grunig

Thanks to Michael and Rozann for allowing me to share their photos with you here. To see more of Rozann's photography, here is her website: http://highway1designs.com/

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Rozann Grunig recently photographed the beachgoers at the mouth of the Russian River in Jenner. There was a lot of action! Well, maybe not so much from the relaxed Harbor Seals.

The beach at Jenner is crowded by Rozann Grunig

Rozann's photo shows many Brown Pelicans, Gulls, and some shorebirds. The juvenile Brown Pelicans are migrating north now. The young ones have brown heads and white underparts; the adults have white heads with brown underparts.

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

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There is a flock of big American White Pelicans near the mouth of the Russian River at Jenner. Craig Tooley recently photographed one either just lifting off or coming in for a landing.

American White Pelican by Craig Tooley

We rarely see them on the Mendonoma Coast, though I just received a sighting of about twenty that flew by The Sea Ranch last Tuesday. Rick and I once saw two Am. White Pelicans flying over us while visiting the hamlet of Mendocino. They are BIG and very exciting to see!

Thanks to Craig for allowing me to share his photo with you here. To see much more of Craig's nature photography, here is his website: www.ruffimage.com