M E N D O C I N O C O A S T & I N L A N D P R O P E R T YM A G A Z I N E

Volume 25 • Number 11 • Issue 635 • Mendocino County’s Own Real Estate Publication • February 24, 2012 • Published monthly

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twice a year the mendocino Coast audubon society takes a trip into the wild blue of our beautiful Pacific. Pelagic birds,

sometimes rare species, can only be seen off shore. Mammals such as dolphins and whales, too.

M endocino county’s immense western “back- yard”, the Pacific ocean,

“extends out two hundred miles,” according to Robert Keiffer. “so, there is actually more surface

area of ocean waters than terrestrial land.” Richard Hubecek calls it “a different world.” dave Jensen says

“it’s a neighboring realm…a strange foreign land.” charlene McAllister says it’s “so foreign, especially when you get out of sight of land.”

if you’re a typical “landlubber” you don’t venture out on that wide blue ocean. there it is...and we take it for granted. We might think of the fruits of the sea; fish, abalone, crabs and other things we eat. or maybe we’re aware, because of the two Whale Festivals on the coast, of the whales, dolphins, seals and other creatures that live on or in the ocean.

Ah, but there is another realm above the ocean yet no less tied to it; the wide blue sky. Within that expanse pelagic birds lead their lives. Pelagic means “of or pertaining to the seas or ocean.” We’re going on a Pelagic trip, a journey, a voyage, an excursion into that foreign territory to meet the birds (and mammals) that live there...

Days sparkleuntil Becky Bowen moved to the coast and settled on the edge of the sea she didn’t know

much about birds. “i got to this late in life and wish i’d gotten there sooner,” she says. Her love for shorebirds led her to organize, and get grants for, save our shorebirds; citizen science at its best.

she’s gone on annual pelagic trips for eight years. “i love birds and want to learn everything; to know everything. the days always sparkle out there on the ocean. i don’t know about sea birds. the [trip] leaders are so good at talking about things, answering questions, they don’t leave you guessing. they’re so patient and very kind. they’re not ordinary bird watchers: they’re the rock stars of the coastal bird world. so there’s always somebody to help me know what i’m seeing. Many of these leaders are from Humboldt state and they know their sea birds. Ron LeValley is a favorite leader because he loves the sea and lets us know what’s going on out there with everything from weather to mammals to fish.

“i’m not really comfortable on a boat,” says Bowen. “i put aside my fears because i just have to see what’s out there. it’s enriching.”

Bowen isn’t sure if she’s “bird nerd”. that’s someone who is obsessed with everything to do with birds —“bird nerds’ll dive into a book and live there. it takes all kinds of birders. there are the ‘combat birders’ working on ‘life lists’ and ‘county lists’,” Bowen explains.

Keeping lists is crucial for some, not at all important for others. Keeping lists gets some birders out there, locally, nationally and internationally, year around.

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“i always learn something, always have a good time and always see something that makes me appreciate our incredible ocean, although my favorite experience had nothing to do with birds. We were surrounded by four orcas. they were so close i looked right into their eyes; it was magical. it gave me goose bumps for a week.”

another worlDsometimes it’s a simple thing that gets people

interested in birding. Richard Hubacek says it’s all his wife’s fault since she made the mistake of giving him a bird feeder as a gift in the late 1970s.

“i’d only gone on a couple of pelagic trips before moving to Mendocino six years ago. i think that’s because other Audubon groups i belonged to didn’t sponsor them. When i found out that Mendocino coast Audubon and Peregrine Audubon, inland, sponsored at least two trips a year, i jumped at the chance. Why?

Because it’s another world out there! it’s a chance to see birds that you can never see from the shore.

“it’s a challenge sometimes staying balanced enough to get your binoculars up and on a bird, let alone identifying the bird, but it’s worth it. especially when a rare seabird shows up. that’s also the fun of a pelagic trip, you never know what’s going to be out there. the highlight of my trips so far has been the short-tailed albatross that was found last May. Also the time we had a pod of orcas around the boat.”

science anD enthusiasm the scientist and the enthusiast can be heard when talking with Robert Keiffer. interested

in birds since he was five years old, an ornithology class at Humboldt state university made him a serious birder.

With a bachelor of science degree in Wildlife Management from Humboldt state unversity, Keiffer has worked for a variety of u. s., state and Mendocino county entities. For twenty-seven years he’s been at the u.c. Hopland Research and extension center (twenty years as superintendent). “i’m the Mendocino county compiler of records and sub-regional editor for the county for North American Birds quarterly publication,” he says.

Keiffer was the founder of the Peregrine Audubon society in ukiah in the 1980s which has flourished and grown in great ways.

He’s been on twenty or so pelagic trips off the Mendocino coast. “ocean waters can be divided into two birding spectrums,” Keiffer explains. “nearshore encompasses shallower waters close to the shoreline; from shoreline to a mile to a few miles out, and true pelagic waters which are over deep waters and include deep canyons.

“in the birding world, there are certain areas or territories of interest to birders. some keep north American lists, or American Birding Association lists, state lists, county lists, or backyard lists.”

Ron LeValley tells us that “most of our northern fulmars in the north Pacific are fairly dark, so these pale birds are not so usual. Some years they are very common and some years they barely show up.” Ron LeValley photo.

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LeValley’s all-time favorite bird is the short-tailed albatross. it was life-long dream of forty years to see one and he did, last year.

Another memorable experience was feeding a huge pod of white-sided dolphins under the boat. equally memorable, the year they spotted eight species of whales and dolphins, including a sperm whale and a humpback — highly unusual and spectacular.

“the birds and mammals are indicators of what goes on in the ocean by what shows up and in what numbers. We keep track of data for general information on the health and changing conditions,” he explains.

“For instance, with global warming, there are more and more sightings of bottle-nosed dolphins in northern california. the same with Risso’s dolphins, they follow the Humboldt squid.

“twenty years ago we never saw blue whales. now we see them every year; it’s neat to see them, to know that the population of the largest animal on the planet is recovering because of conservation efforts to save them,” LeValley concludes.

nuts anD bolts of a pelagic tripKaren Havlena is the coordinator of the pelagic trips. she has advice for those interested in

an ocean-going experience. “this is not a whale-watching trip, there are plenty of those that just go out for a few hours.

this is usually an eight-hour trip,” she informs us. Reservations need to be made early. the telstar boat can hold twenty-two to twenty-three

people “sometimes i get questions like, ‘Will luncheon be served?’ We provide lists of what should be brought and what can be expected.

“We draw the birds by chumming, a technique that’s a very smelly process. We used to cut up fish thrown in the ocean; now it’s cod liver oil and menhaden oil (from a north Atlantic fish) that is dripped on the ocean,” Havlena says. “you definitely have to wear rubber gloves! the smell draws gulls that follow the boat which act as a signal to other birds.”

Havlena adds, “Hard-core birders go on the trips because they want to see new species. i’m one of them. you never know what you’ll see and get to check off on your ‘county’ or ‘life’ list. We saw a short-tailed albatross, this bird came from Japan; we may never see another one.

“A pelagic trip is not for everyone. it can be intense. Going on the boat is like exercising all day. Because the boat is rocking you have to move to compensate for rolls.

“i take seasickness medications for two days prior to a trip so i don’t get seasick. i keep occupied with chumming, it’s entertaining to me.

For Mendocino county, the accepted coastal waters extend out two hundred miles. so, there is more surface area of ocean waters than terrestrial land on which to look for and count birds. some rarities can only be found in far-from-shore regions, such as Parakeet Auklets which have been found seventy to two hundred miles from our shore.

there have been pelagic birding trips off the Mendocino shores since the 1980s. currently there are fall and spring trips hosted by the Mendocino coast Audubon society. shearwater Journeys, a professional bird-watching pelagic enterprise, puts on from two to five annual trips.

Peregrine Audubon obtained special-funding to search the waters and gather data, during a couple of months, where little or no information existed before.

“Mendocino county has over 410 species of birds documented and accepted including four species of albatross. there are fourteen species of shearwaters and petrels, including the endangered Hawaiian petrel and four species of storm petrels.

“Any pelagic trip is a crapshoot with both the birds and the sea conditions. i’ve seen trips where birds were constantly in numerous numbers and others where few birds were seen. other trips with over a thousand dolphins, and others where almost no cetaceans are observed.

“some trips the water was so calm twenty miles out that i have a photo of a Pacific white-sided dolphin leaping out of the water with a perfect mirror-image reflection in the water. i’ve seen the water so rough that the captain cut the engines to an idle at the second buoy and we literally surfed all the way into noyo Harbor. there have been fifteen-foot swells that can make the typical boat sink into troughs where one cannot see the horizon, and then lift you up on top of a swell where you think you can see the world—all of which takes either lots of sea-sickness medications or a very strong stomach!

“We have one of the richest waters in the world as far as sea life goes…due to the nutrient-rich upwelling that feeds the food chain. Going out on a pelagic trip out of noyo Harbor is like opening presents under the christmas tree to me; you never know what surprises you may find!

“i could go on and on and on…,” says Keiffer, both scientist and enthusiast.

love of the seaRon LeValley, a professional biologist, has been on pelagic trips worldwide for about fifteen

years. “i love being on the sea,” he smiles. He’s a pelagic trip leader and usually goes twice a year unless he’s traveling. “if someone

wants to look at pelagic birds they can’t just charter a boat, but with a group it’s fun and exploratory.”

Pelagic birds live their lives at sea, sometimes aloft six or seven years, and only come to shore to nest. LeValley explains that it’s their set of feathers that keep them warm and dry.

How do they survive storms? “they’re not necessarily bad things. storms stir up the ocean so there’s more food. And the birds are flying, not clinging to a rock; there’s nothing out there to bang into,” LeValley says.

their food supply is varied depending on conditions. “think of the ocean as millions of water balloons or bubbles with different amounts of food, salinity and organisms, in our area, nutrients are upwelling from the depths of cold ocean waters to the surface, then the plankton bloom; that starts the food chain. We’ve had two good krill years in a row. the area around cape Mendocino is rich because of the depth of water. think of it like the ‘grass’ in the ocean that everything gets to eat.

“the advantage for a sea bird is that it can follow those bubbles. the birds are good swimmers, flyers and can travel long distances.” For instance, the albatross, which nests on the Midway islands, fly here, to our food-rich waters, to feed and then return to Midway to feed their chicks. this is a couple of thousand miles and takes about a week! Pull out a map and check out the distances.

the Buller’s shearwater nests in new Zealand and flies a figure eight around the Pacific ocean.

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“The pelagic cormorant is one of the first signs of spring,” Ron LeValley informs us. “They start getting their white rump spots in January—part of their breeding plumage. I also like their iridescence.”

Ron LeValley photo.

It’s still too early for them to lay eggs, but if pelagic cormorants have time to hang around and build nests, it means there’s sufficient food. Ron LeValley photo.

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“since nobody knows what we’ll see, us birders take the opportunity to go out three or four times a year. sometimes we see many, many birds, but sometimes it’s boring for the lack of bird activity.”

Havlena reported to The Whistling Swan, Mendocino coast Audubon society’s newsletter, that on the september 2011 pelagic trip there were sixteen species of birds and four species of mammals.

telstarcaptain Randy thornton is the owner of the Telstar, the fishing vessel used for pelagic trips.

“the bird watching trips are some of the most interesting on the West coast. in less than an hour from the dock, we can be in areas that offer multiple species, which change throughout the year. some trips we see more than thirty-five different species of birds. this is due, in part, to several deep canyons and unusual temperature changes and currents. i have state-of-the-art electronics which help to record conditions for future reference,” captain thornton explains.

expect the unexpecteD“there really isn’t anything like pelagic birding because you never know what to expect,”

charlene McAllister tells us. “i’ve been on trips so crowded, you have to push and shove to see the birds. Mendocino coast Audubon keeps our trips to a comfortable number of people so everyone has a chance to see that elusive rare seabird, should one appear. even when we don’t see massive numbers of birds or rarities, there are marine mammals and, almost always, at least one whale to be admired.

“i don’t know if i’d ever gone on a pelagic trip if i hadn’t been invited. i’m glad i was. it’s such a huge ocean and so foreign, especially when you get out of sight of land. i know there are people who live much of their lives on the ocean but it’s daunting,” she observes. “there are no signposts, no trees, no buildings, none of the usual things to tell you where you are. you are in someone else’s world.

“these birds live their lives at sea. ordinarily no one would ever see them without going into their world. some live six to seven years at sea and never touch land. it’s magical,” she says enthusiastically. “i wonder: what has that bird seen, where has it been, what has it been through?

“i like to go for the unexpected. Look out there and see a sunfish. Look up and see an albatross. Being close to a humpbacked whale. see the dolphins skimming along on our bow—what are they thinking? they clearly seem to be thinking; enjoying their exuberance.

“you never know what you’re going to see. i’ve been on pelagic trips in Monterey, the Galapagos islands, Gloucester MA, Baja and, of course here. i’m glad i’ve gone, again because there’s no way you can see these things from land.”

who shoulD go on these trips?McAllister tells me that “there are several kinds of birders. some go looking for a particular

bird, a mega-rarity. they want to check that off on their list. in england they call them ‘tickers’ because they’re ticking off birds on their list. “At the other end of the spectrum are the folks who are just curious about what’s out there. they don’t really know. We do give them a list of what they’re likely to see but often they have no idea what it all means.

“then there’s the middle of the roaders, like me. if it’s a beautiful day we’re happy to see whatever shows up,” McAllister says with evident satisfaction.

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The exceedingly rare short-tailed albatross was hunted to near extinction for its feathers. Notice the chicks in the background. James Lloyd photo.

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ELK STORE — Located in the village of Elk, across from the state park and within walking distance to the beach. Store has new refrigeration units, shelving, display cases, and paint in and out. Offers excellent income potential plus a residence (manufactured home). Approximately 1,900± sq. ft. of store and deli space plus detached residence—ap-proximately 1,200± sq. ft., 2 bedroom, 2 bath manufactured home. All of this on approximately 0.28± acre. (22856) $649,000

AUBERGE — Should be called The Parkside Inn. Fronts Van Damme State Park and Highway 1. Well-established but fell upon hard times. Needs a loving, active owner. Great possibility foreclosure at 50 per-cent of last sale price. Fully furnished, ready to go. Completely rebuilt and newer construction. (23192) $1,100,000

LOST COAST BLUFF COTTAGE — Panoramic oceanfront views perched on a bluff above Wages Creek Beach. This northern California coastal loca-tion has views of the beach and coastline of the Lost Coast wilderness; find yourself gazing at the often snow-capped King Range or walk a private beach. This comfortable two-bedroom home is surrounded by the ocean, meadows, headlands, beach, and creek. (23204) $600,000

BG RANCH AND MENDOCINO CAMPGROUND — Land of many potentials; 34 acres zoned for an inn, sixty-space campground, resort or five acre parcels. The historic ranch house is a treasure. Campground is developed. (22544) $1,599,000

HEAVENLY HILL — Five miles from the foggy coast, travel up the winding paved driveway to experience this private ridgetop home which overlooks sunny south-facing mead-ows. Large parcel has fenced garden areas, greenhouse, and features a large redwood barn which was formerly a famous artist’s studio with plumbing and heat. Light-filled attached solarium is located right off the kitchen. Lots of potential and space for home business. A sweet spot!! Includes a 5,000 gallon holding tank for water and additional small redwood building which was a pottery studio. (22962) $549,000

“WHERE BEAUTY SURROUNDS YOU” — Enjoy Mother Nature’s myriad of coastal views from this spectacular 18 acre homesite in a serene rural setting. White water ocean views include waves crashing against multiple tiny offshore islets before lapping onto the beach at Abalobadia estuary. Amidst other generous sized parcels, additional views include large open meadows, distant mountain ridges, all framed by lush coastal pine and cypress trees. (23211) $649,000

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OCEAN VIEW RESTORED VICTORIAN — Tasteful coastal cottage with ocean views and private backyard with ridge views. Inviting open floor plan, spacious living, dining and kitchen area, and loft sitting area from the second floor with outstanding views of the Pacific. Original fir floors and trim work, dual-glazed windows, plumbing and electrical upgrades. A great home for family gatherings. (23213) $449,000

OCEANFRONT VILLA — Enjoy the unique loca-tion with beach access and top-of-mountain views out over the Pacific. Relax in the hot tub, entertain guests, hike, bike, ride or dive; you can do it all from this beautiful Italian villa-style home. Lots of room for your wine cellar below house. (23170) $925,000

MENDOCINO ROMANCE — Turn-of-the-century Victorian completed October, 2001. Authentic reproduction, adapted to current building codes, of the renowned Victorian architect George Barber. The 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath Victorian has a detached carriage house. Pine flooring, tin ceiling, clawfoot tub, three marble fireplaces, and coopered columns are just the beginning. Gourmet kitchen includes period design cabinets with modern updates such as flush hinges, hidden dishwashers and refrigerator. Viking Range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, and Sub-Zero wine cellar. (22892) $1,199,000

MAJESTIC VINTAGE HOME — Peering over the gated stone wall, amidst the bountiful gardens, you can see this vintage home located in the distinguished northeast area of Fort Bragg. Lov-ingly restored and updated through the years, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home boasts a formal parlor, living area with open fireplace, dining area, alternate breakfast room, an enchanting library loft with day bed and much more. Lining the alley to the east is a wing of detached utility rooms with many possible uses, leading to the two-car garage. All this frames an inner courtyard, well suited for outdoor entertaining all surrounded by the quiet, private, grandeur of the gardens. (23059) $555,000

COUNTRY LIVING - Not far from the Pacific you will find this spacious, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, immaculate home situated on a park-like acre with southern exposure. You will love the circular drive along with the attached two-car garage. New garage doors, new vinyl windows, new wall-to-wall carpet, new heater ducts, new water pump, and a large concrete patio that is perfect for entertaining after spending a day at the beach. (22504) $325,000

VIEW OF THE LAKE - This home is immaculate! It is move-in ready. New carpets, new vinyl, new paint, new dishwasher and microwave, new roof, new fence, and new skirting. Pest report on file; Section 1 is cleared. Enjoy watching the birds on the lake from your dining room table; views of the Pudding Creek Trestle is viewed from the living room. There is an office area just to the left of the living room. This unit also has newer carport and a wooden storage shed. (22603) $110,000

LAND • LAND • LAND • LAND • LAND • LAND • LANDESTATE-SIZED PARCEL - A must-see! 16.87± acre estate-size parcel with expansive blue water, meadow, and forested views. Land borders Ag on north boundary and TPZ on the east boundary. Zoning allows for application for division. The property has a four-bed-room permitted septic design, with underground power, and drilled well. (22674) $599,000 OLD FARMHOUSE WITH MEADOWS — Level meadow land close to ocean and beach-es. Property is lotted with redwood groves, pine, and cypress trees. Property is fenced and has an old intriguing farmhouse and outbuildings. Zoning may allow an application for the pos-sibility of a property split into two parcels if all county and coastal zone requirements can be met. Or this property would be perfect as a mini ranch or fine estate. (23042) $450,000 FOREST SETTING — Park-like atmosphere awaits you in this beautiful forest setting. Pri-vate open views with warm sunlight filtering through, just waiting for that dream home in the woods. More than one building site possible with septic location documented. (22925) $124,000 CITY LAND Two parcels in Fort Bragg City Limits, selling for the price of one; one parcel is mostly riparian, over an acre between the two. Convenient to most local services. Close walk to health club and hospital. Motivated seller. (22726) $79,000

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COMPTCHE COTTAGE ON TEN ACRES — This cozy cabin in the forest is set among 10 acres of redwoods and has frontage on a stream. The co� age has two bedrooms, one bath plus an offi ce and two

lofts. There is a large greenhouse on the sunny slope above the home. On the opposite side of the creek there is a one-room building that would work well as a guesthouse. This property is within 1.5 miles of the Comptche Store and elementary school. (23191)

OFFERED AT $429,000

GARDENER”S DELIGHT — Great sunny location for this 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with den/of-fi ce and a detached bedroom plus bath above the garage. Sit by the pond and relax listening to the

waterfall, enjoy barbecues on the patio or the hot tub in the open air, and still have room for a game of croquet or volleyball. The fully fenced yard with a solar-powered gate protects the beautiful landscap-ing which includes maple trees and perennial gardens. The home is a spacious 1,500± sq.ft. and was remod-eled in the early 2000s. There is a large 25 ft. x 35 ft. garage with a 380± sq.ft. studio apartment above. The 5,000 gallon water storage tank and greenhouse also add to the value of this home. (22380)

PRICE REDUCED! NOW $395,000 STUNNING HOME, BARN, AND FORTY ACRE RANCH — A heavenly se� ing in Comptche on 40 acres with a newly constructed 2,689± sq. ft. home sited on a knoll surrounded by redwood trees with beautiful views overlooking a gorgeous year-round pond, forested hillsides, meadows and a 3,300± sq. ft. barn. This stunning 2 bedroom, 2 bath, single-story home was designed with an easy living fl oor plan, oak hardwood fl oors, and plentiful windows throughout the home to capture the natural light. The large kitchen off ers custom cabinetry, high quality stainless steel appliances, Silestone countertops, and a large center island. The living room is beautifully graced by a custom stone fi replace, hardwood fl oors, and vaulted ceilings. Double French doors lead from the living room onto a large deck providing a delightful outdoor living space. Additional amenities include air con-ditioning, forced-air heat, Brazilian hardwood decking, high quality metal roofi ng, a sewing/hobby room, laundry room, a detached two-car garage, water system with ozonator, large generator, and all in a private and unique se� ing. (23176)

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OFFERED AT $189,000

ENCHANTED FOREST — Big redwoods along a fern-lined stream can be yours on this 20 acre piece of heaven. Conveniently located just 1.5 miles from the ocean on a quiet country lane, this gently sloped parcel has good road access, power, and phone on the property, a drilled well and ample timber to build your own home. The area along the seasonal stream is quite lovely. (23203)

OFFERED AT $339,000

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TWENTY ACRES OF REDWOODS, ORCHIDS, AND OPTIONS — This 20.21± acre parcel off ers a variety of terrain and possibilities: open level acreage at the top with lovely distant views, plus forested slopes, plus pasture land. Good producing well in place and PG&E nearby (plus good exposure for solar). Rough driveway leads to open, level, potential homesite. Beautiful big redwoods and fi r forest, and calypso orchids abound. Plenty of privacy available. (22836)

OFFERED AT $311,000

ICONIC LOCATION ON MAIN STREET MENDOCINO — This property is a prime retail and service location bordering Main and Albion streets in the Mendocino village. The largest building fronts Main Street with separate commercial spaces on the fi rst and second stories. The ocean views from this building across Mendocino Bay are absolutely stunning and the state park land across the street makes those views unobstructable. There are additional buildings including a store front on Albion Street. The multiple, well-established tenants and available space make this an excellent commercial income property, plus provide potential for new ventures in the village. With a listing price now half a million dollars lower than when previously listed over a year ago, that knock you hear is opportunity on your doorstep. (22573)

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BEAUTIFUL NEWER home on 5 acres close to Mendocino village. Thoughtful open floor plan and attention to details throughout. Large south-facing windows grace the living area keeping it warm and light. The kitchen has a gas cooktop, easy access cabinets and lots of deep, full exten-sion drawers. The connected garage has plenty of room for two cars with a storage room and attic access Trees create privacy though the home sits in a sunny clearing. The gardens are gorgeous! Flowers, fruits, berries, shrubs, and trees create a inspiring landscape that can be fully enjoyed through the house windows and from the deck or spa. Organic vegetable garden includes a hoop house. Full irri-gation system and deer fencing. Everything is immaculate, maintained, and ready for easy move. (23067) $595,000

FIRsT TImE oN ThE mARkET! Private and tranquil setting for this well-maintained custom one-owner home. Convenient location on desirable Andiron Road in Little River. Five redwood-studded acres with a nice blue water ocean view. Includes a charming, 1 bedroom, 1 bath, detached guest unit. Unique home with soaring windows to the west and quality redwood throughout. Formal dining room with view. Extra loft bedroom with dual built-in bunk beds. Other features include garden area with raised beds and water to each; small greenhouse with electricity, generator, TV nook, wine cellar, and skylights. Brand new fifty-year roof with copper flashing; 2,100 sq. ft., 3 bedroom, 3 bath, Mendocino home that deserves a serious buyer’s atten-tion. (22617) $595,000

TWo BEDRoom, 1 bath home with new carpet throughout. Lots of natural sunlight through the abundance of windows. Cozy up to the fireplace in the evenings. Cabinets and closets allow for ample storage. Barn has been converted into guest unit. Storage area and workshop in the detached building. Plenty of space outside for gardening. There are also a number of fruit trees. (23197) $277,000

A FoRT BRAgg cLAssIc. Two bedroom home located on the rear of the lot on the alley In front is a huge 24 ft. x72 ft. building that has been and is now used as a cabinet shop. Use may or may not be able to continue, but it would be a large garage and potential unit. Needs some work, but ready to move in the house. Shop is rented. (22575) $159,000

CRaftsman-stylE bungaloW with mature landscap-ing on wonderful north-east side of town. Two bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and 1,200 sq. ft. Wainscoting and hardwood floors with some built-ins. Lots of beautiful redwood woodwork and a brick fireplace. On an oversized lot, 75 ft. x 150 ft. Guest cottage on the property. Two-car detached garage. Private yard with large hedge. (22949) $369,000

EnJoy QualIty of life in the country on this 3.35 acre property in a great location with two mobile homes, close enough to the ocean to see and hear it! Each mobile home has one bedroom and one bath. There is also an area set up for an RV. Near Ten Mile Beach. Really a sweet property, have a look! (23212) $225,000

LARgE, BEAUTIFUL, ThREE BEDRoom, TWo BATh, city home. Interior features include a solarium and whole house fan for economical heating. There is also a mud room and a sauna. Upstairs is a large hobby or multi-purpose room, a walk-in closet in the master bedroom, and addi-tional storage space. One room upstairs has an armoire and is being used as a fourth bedroom. (22930) $475,000

oNE BEDRoom, 1 bath, alley house with an office. Potential to convert office to a second bedroom. Central location just steps from the library and Bainbridge Park. One-car garage. Affordable city living on the Mendocino coast. Sold “as is.” (23107) $115,000

mAgNIFIcENT 110 AcREs oF REDWooD FoREsT, meadows, pond and even a 50 ft. waterfall you can hear from the house. Property has Noyo River frontage. House has three bedrooms, two baths, and is 1,600 sq. ft. with great wood trim throughout. Second house on property is a Craftsman, with 1,100 sq. ft., three bedrooms, and one bath. Property has been utilized as a wholesale nursery for years. Business is not included in salethe old mill site. (22792) $1,600,000

EnJoy tHE ComfoRt on a quiet dead-end street that is close to Fort Bragg schools and within walking distance of an aquatic center. This 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home is ready to move into and has a very comfortable feeling. Woodstove in living room for cozy winter nights along with an oil-forced air system. Private fenced backyard with covered porch. two-car attached garage. (23095) $240,000

ThE LocATIoN Is oN ThE WEsT sIDE close to the com-pleted trestle bridge with walking or biking to MacKerricker State Park and beyond, downtown, GlassBeach, 37 acres of open space, and the soon-to-be-completed trail around the old mill site. This a charming, 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with remodeling in the interior; still has the charm of yesterday. There is a studio unit on the back of property with alley access. (22290) $290,000

goRgEoUs 3.76 AcREs oF opEN mEADoWs, fruit trees, and redwoods. Historic three-bedroom home is over one hundred years old and built of old growth redwood. Charming country kitchen. Perimeter foundation except for bathroom addition which is slab. (22989) $319,000

FANTAsTIc ocEAN vIEW, overlooking BigRiverBeach, the headlands and the village. House includes gracious living room, formal dining room, updated kitchen, atrium, office, sun room, bidet, and more. Located in Historic District B. A most unique house. (21558) $995,000

youR oWn tWo-aCRE botanICal gaRdEn complete with pond. World renowned rhododendron propagator lived here and created this special place. Mature large leafed and rare rhodies, extensive and rare conifer collection including deciduous redwoods and other one-of-a-kind plants. Great location. House needs to be remodeled but is solid and has a basement. (22591) $350,000

REally ClEan HomE in The Woods, move-in ready. Carpeting, laminate flooring, appliances, all upgraded a few years ago; like new! Two-car carport, garage/shop, nice deck front and back, forty-year roof placed two years ago. Clubhouse, pool/spa area—short walk from the front door! (23202) $160,000

End-of-Road PRIVaCy with redwoods, meadows, lawns, and gardens. Classic Mendocino cottage plus two-bedroom rental and self-contained studio. Includes workshop/studio and other outbuildings. Excellent opportunity at a great price. (23195) $550,000

nICEly maIntaInEd 2 bedroom home plus den with ocean views. Wrap-around decking on two sides. Tranquil, private enclosed garden area. Sunny living room and dining area with vaulted ceilings and clearstory windows. Upstairs master bedroom suite has balcony with good ocean views to the north. Large master suite features custom-built cabine-try, skylights, and office/sitting area. Custom pine paneling throughout much of the house provides a warm cozy feeling while still maintaining a bright ambiance. (23115) $450,000

mAgNIFIcENT pANoRAmIc WhITE WATER vIEWs from Point Arena lighthouse to the village of Elk. Beautiful contemporary three-bedroom home with an oversized two-car attached garage. There are also two vacant lots available that are contiguous with this parcel. Priced to sell! (22984) $530,100

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Build your new home on one of the best lots in coveted Surfwood Estates IV in Mendocino. Old red-wood barn from the early 1900s still exists on the lot. Lumber from this original fantastic barn may be of substantial value. Improvements on the lot have already been done to include drainage, electrical, un-derground conduit, drilled well, and rough drive. (22685) $199,000

Serene And PeACeFul home at The Woods, surrounded by large redwoods and adjacent to Van Damme State Park. Feel the magic of nature; enjoy the quiet of senior living community. Fireplace, large floor plan, three bedrooms, two baths, sky-lights, on-demand generator, and central heat. Clubhouse, pool, and lots of places for long walks. (22681) $175,000

A Full-ServiCe Printing BuSineSS with strong local following is waiting for an offer! Owners are ready to retire. Great location and loyal staff. mAke An oFFer!

BuColiC SurroundingS with cattle grazing on rolling hills to the east, spacious home and two oceanfront cottages providing the best of both worlds. Strong r e n t a l i n c o m e from all three units. Turn-key and ready to go! Located in Albion, just a ten-minute drive south from Mendocino. Easy access to the

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tuCked down an en-chanting drive, a magi-cal residence rises from the forest! Surrounded by majestic redwood trees, crisp morning light flows through twenty-foot windows creating a cathedral-like sanctuary in the main living area. Private master suite with natu-ral rock shower. Two bedrooms are located up a sweeping spiral staircase. Office nook overlooking the forest. Downstairs holds a wine cellar. (23180) $924,000

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has abundant potential. (23083) $2,400,000

CuStom-Built And SituAted At the toP oF hillS rAnCh subdivision, a short walk to the village of Mendocino and Big River Beach. Every amenity imaginable! Glowing wood finishes grace the exterior. First floor master bedroom with opulent bath and large walk-in closet. Unique upper floor design with two spacious bedrooms, exercise room, ample storage with library. (22945) $759,000

dreAmy loCAtion Incredible property in Fort Bragg, California. Wonderful custom-built home. Tremendous amount of outdoor living space with over 1,400 sq. ft. of decking. Enjoy the peace and quiet of living above the Noyo River. Very unique property with end-of-road privacy. Three bedroom, 2.5 bath, split-level home with many extras. There is a fourth room that has a sink that could be a bedroom, or an office with its own exterior entrance. There’s more…a fourth bathroom separate from living area, and close to another room separate from living area. Many possibilities. Detached guest room? Office? Fun room for cards and games? Let your imagination run wild. There is also a two-car garage with a workshop area. Great home for the extended family, or even a small family that likes privacy and space. Call for an appointment to see. (23020) $499,000

loCAted in the Coveted AreA oF the “Seven-SiSterS”, easy walk to Russian Gulch State Park and five-minute drive to Caspar

Beach, this home offers an expansive single-story floor plan with easy-living style. The upper story has a bath, two bedrooms or a bedroom and living area, and a generous deck surrounded by mature cypress trees and a view of the ocean. Ground floor private master suite. (23037) $849,000

Prime CommerCiAl ProPerty located on the northwest curve of thenewly constructed roundabout on North Highway 1 in Fort Bragg, California. High visibility with ease of access. Both buildings are cur-rently occupied with longstanding tenants. Access from both Highway 1and Old Coast Highway to the west makes this a unique commercial property with lots of potential (23137) $589,000

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Friendly, caring staff serves three deli-cious home-style meals a day with accommodation for dietary needs. An on-site licensed nurse, emergency call system, and 24-hour assistance provide peace of mind and security. Transportation to and from appointments is included. Individualized attention is given based on a complete personal assessment. Companionship with peers and stimulating activities both on- and off-site help residents live life to the full-est. All this is surprisingly affordable, and there is no community fee or security deposit required!

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Real Events Calendar Information about your event must be written copy… E-mail, FAX, mail or delivered to our office. To limit errors and omissions phone messages about events will not be accepted. A telephone number for information must be included. Public Service Announcements Courtesy of Real Estate Magazine.

Ongoing, 2012Mondays—Weekly vigils at Mike Thompson’s office, Franklin Street, Fort Bragg, 10:00 a.m.

Mondays—Drop-in English Country Dance, 6:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., C.V. Starr Community Cen-ter, 300 South Lincoln Street, Fort Bragg; $6 at the door.

Wednesdays—Mendocino Figure Drawing Col-lective, 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mendocino Art Center Professional models; $10 model fee. No instruction or critique. All welcome from begin-ner to professional. Call MAC Open Studios for more information; 937-5818, extension 10.

Thursdays—Support group for grandparents raising grandchildren, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Safe Passage Family Resource Center, 208 Dana Street, Fort Bragg; 964-1931 or 964-3077.

Thursdays—Bingo; snacks and beverages pro-vided; 7:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:00 p.m.), 490 North Harold Street; 964-0443.

Fridays—Noyo Food Forest learning garden hands-on experiences, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Fort Bragg High School; 964-0218.

Fridays—Swing Dancing, 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Caspar Inn; Free and open to the public.

Saturdays—Noyo Food Forest community gar-den, 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; grow food for the Food Bank; Mendocino Community Garden next to the recreation center; 964-0218.

First Fridays—Women in Black Peace Vigil, 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Town Hall, Fort Bragg. All are welcome to come and stand in silence for Peace. You are welcome to bring a candle.

First and Third Fridays—Irish Set Dance Work-shops, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., 307 East Redwood Avenue, Fort Bragg; $5 at the door; 964-7525; so-cial dances of rural Ireland, Irish sets are danced by four couples in a square formation, to lively reels, jigs, polkas, slides, and hornpipes; the fig-ures are not difficult, though the dance is fast-paced; musicians familiar with Irish music are invited to come and play; “drop-in” basis; new-comers always welcome, no partner necessary; please wear clean, soft-soled shoes.

First Saturdays—SHARE (Simply Happy About Raw Eating) network’s Raw Food Potluck, 6:00 p.m.; bring an organic, raw vegan dish for eight people to share, a plate, eating utensils; upstairs of the Company Store at Living Light, Fort Bragg; 357-2030.

Second Wednesdays—Odd Fellows pot-luck and open stage. Bring music, food, and poetry; 428 North Main Street, Fort Bragg, behind PAWS; doors open by 6:00 p.m.; 961-6099 or 964-2511 on Wednesday.

Second Fridays—Pub Night: open mic, games, food, conviviality, beer and wine. All ages wel-come. Guest chef. Free for the fun; fees for food and beverages. 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Caspar Community Center; 964-4997.

Fourth Sunday—Grange Pancake Breakfasts: Inland, Little Lake Grange, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Little Lake Grange #670, 291 School Street, Willits; $6 for pancakes, eggs, ham or bacon, juice, and coffee or tea; Thanksgiving coffee and real maple syrup. Coast, Whitesboro Grange, 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; ham and eggs, pancakes, juice, milk, coffee and teas (herbal and regular), homemade berry syrup; three miles up Navarro Ridge Road, just south of Albion village.

Fourth Sunday—Breakfast in Caspar, featur-ing local, organic and gourmet food, 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Caspar Community Center, 15051 Caspar Road; menu varies with the seasons; book sale takes place in conjunction; call 964-4997 for more information or visit casparcommons.org for monthly menu.

February, 2012Sat. 02/25 Mendocino Stories and Music Series Mendocino Stories and Music Series presents Blue Dudes Band. Steeped in the depths of God’s country, those Dudes are rubbed (like a good tri-tip) with in-gredients to bring out the best.” Tasty guitar licks, fat bass lines, soulful harp, and deep groove drums make their music irresistible and delectable. The Blue Dudes Band second CD “Home To You”, a mix of covers and originals just released, is getting rave reviews and is being played locally on the radio. Entertaining you with their own magical personality are bass player Nat Montoya, guitar player David Jonason, keyboard player Doug Smith and drummer Claudia Paige. All instrumental Blue Dudes Band plays Rock, Swampy Blues, eclectic Jazz and Americana songs with a bit of World music in the mix. So get them dancing shoes out and get ready for some swampy funky blues. http://bluedudesband.com/Welcome.html. All ages welcome. $10 - $15 at the door Hill HouseDoors open at 6:30 p.m. with a dinner menu and full bar. Music starts at 7:30 p.m.More information, 707-937-1732 or wwwmendocinostories.com/events.html

March, 2012Sat. 03/03–Sun. 03/04Symphony of the RedwoodsLaura Reynolds is featured oboist in Martinus Oboe

Concerto for the Symphony of the Redwoods Winter Concert, con-ducted by Allan Pollock. The Sym-phony will also present Respighis Ancient Airs and Dances, and the wonderful Turkish music of Mozart and Haydn. 8:00 p.m. Saturday

2:00 p.m. SundayCotton AuditoriumTickets can be purchased online at www.symphon-yoftheredwoods.org; at the door; or at Tangents, Harvest Market, or Out of This World. Please call 964-0898 for more information.

Sat. 03/03–Sun. 03/04;Sat. 03/17–Sun. 03/18Whale Festival For a premier whale watching location along the Men-docino Coast check out the bluffs at Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park. The lighthouse was built on a point of land extending westward into the Pa-cific Ocean so that the third order Fresnel lens would be most visible to shipping on the hazardous coast of Mendocino. This same attribute makes Point Cabrillo a preeminent location from which to watch the annual

migration of the gray whales from the lagoons of Baja Mexico to their summer feeding grounds in the Arctic Ocean. In addition to a grandstand view of the annual gray whale migration, visitors can see tidepool organisms without getting their feet wet by visiting the 250 gallon saltwater aquarium at the Marine Science Education exhibit in the restored blacksmith shop. Point Cabrillo Lightkeepers Association (PCLK) volunteer docents will help visitors spot whales, and illuminate light station history and local culture with presentations near the lighthouse. A period museum showing how lightkeepers and their families lived in the 1930s will be open in the restored First Assistant Lightkeeper’s Residence. Activities for children and families will include a life-size gray whale jigsaw puzzle as well as games led by PCLK’s Education staff. The Mendocino Coast Audu-

bon Society will lead beginning bird identification walks in the morning each day of Whale Festival.The Coast Guard Auxiliary, our local lightkeepers, will offer lens tours for a donation as well as safe boating tips, equipment displays and more along with the U.S. Coast Station Noyo River.Weather permitting, docents will also lead walks to nearby Frolic Cove and relate the story of the Boston-owned clipper brig Frolic, wrecked off the cove in July 1850, bound from China to San Francisco with a valu-able cargo of Chinese merchandise for the Gold Rush miners and their families.The lighthouse gift shop will also be open with origi-nal artwork, fascinating books, and unique gifts. Hot drinks and cookies will be available for sale in the lighthouse lobby. Lunch from Julie’s Famous Food Cart will be available for purchase each day. Festival activi-ties are an easy half-mile walk from the parking area. Handicapped parking is available. Bring warm, wind-proof clothing. We have binoculars to share. The Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park is a unit of the California Department of Parks and Recreation. The Light Station is managed by the Point Cabrillo Lightkeeper’s Association under a concession contract with California State Parks.A $5 per vehicle donation will be requested to support the PCLK’s educational programs. 10:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m.Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park, two miles north of Mendocino and six miles south of Fort Bragg. Take the Point Cabrillo Drive exit from Highway 1 and follow the signs.For a schedule of presentations and additional information, please visit www.pointcabrillo.org, or call the Mendocino Coast Chamber of Commerce at 800 726-2780 or 707 961-6300.

ABOUT GRAY WHALESEvery spring, gray whales journey with their newborn calves from the protected lagoons of western Baja to their ancestral feeding grounds in the cold waters of the Bering, Chukchi and Arctic seas. The whales mi-grating past Point Cabrillo belong to the Eastern Pacif-ic gray whale population of roughly eighteen thousand to twenty-three thousand individuals. These figures vary year to year, but represent a strong recovery of the population since attempts to ban hunting of the grays were initiated by international treaty in 1937. The Eastern Pacific gray whales pass by Point Cabrillo twice, on their southward journey from December to February, and again going north between February and May. Newly pregnant females lead the northward mi-gration, followed by males, and the last to leave Baja are usually females with new born calves.

Sat. 03/10Nightclub NightMendocino Stories and Music Series presents Night Club Night with the Braet and Brown Duo on Make this your Date Night. Bring your partner some flowers and come on down for fine dining and cool jazz. David and Jack have played together as a duo for over a decade, and currently in David Brown & The Krewe of Sound, an avant-garde jazz-rock fusion band playing originals, funk, rock and fun. David is a New Orleans native, has a master’s in music from University of New Orleans, and in 1991 moved to Fort Bragg, California where he began playing with many local bands. A graduate of North Texas State, Jack Braet brings an inspired hip-ness to his clarinet, saxophones and flute playing that delighted audiences at Ledford House for many years. Everyone is welcome, whether to dine, dance or just to listen. $10–$15 at the door. Music starts at 7:30 p.m.Doors open at 6:30 p.m.with a dinner prepared by Ex-ecutive Chef, Robert. Full bar. Hill House More information: 707-937-1732 or www.mendocinosto-ries.com/events.html

Sat. 03/24Mendocino Stories and Music Series BobFest Join Mendocino Stories and Music Series for a cel-ebration and career retrospective of the music of Bob

Dylan on the fiftieth anniversary of the release of his first album. Songs from the beginning to the very lat-est of pre-eminent songwriter Bob Dylan. The evening will feature nearly twenty of Mendocino County’s finest musicians, including Steven Bates, Bill Bottrell, Sheila Fetzer, Lenny Laks, Marcus McCallen, and The Gate-crashers. Hosted with commentary by noted Dylanolo-gist Bob Markel, this will be one of the largest gather-ings of musical talent in Mendocino Coast history. All ages welcome. Tickets $15 in advance, $20 day of show. BobFest music starts at 7:30 p.m.Hill House of Mendocino Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with a food and full bar. Tickets available at Cheshire Books in Fort Bragg, The Hill House in Mendocino online at http://www.mendocinostories.com/TicketSales.html, by phone at 707 937-1732.

Fri. 03/30–Sat. 03/31Mendocino Stories & Music Series presents Hit and Run TheaterMendocino Stories and Music Series welcomes back Hit and Run Theater for two nights of improvised fun, games and stories. The players are Jill Jahelka, Ken Krauss, Doug Nunn, Kathy O’Grady, Christine Samas, Dan Sullivan, and Steve Weingarten. Joshua Brody, “just maybe the greatest improv comedy keyboard ac-companist”, will join the gang for this weekend. Spe-cial feature for this weekend’s engagement is a Song Improvisation Workshop for beginners…and the terri-fied!” led by Joshua Brody, music director for San Fran-cisco’s BATS Improv. The workshop will be held Satur-day afternoon at the Hill House. Says Joshua, “Starting with the very basics — breathing, ear training, vocal production — students are led gradually and pain-lessly through all the elements that go into making a song, culminating in solos, duets, group numbers, even opera!” Joshua has been teaching song improvisation for over thirty years. All ages welcome! Sliding scale $10 – 15 at the door.Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for bistro menu and drinks. Come early for best seating. The shows will start at 7:30 p.m.Hill House of MendocinoFor more information about the shows and the workshop call Pattie at 937-1732 or www.mendocinostories.com/events.

TOTAL RAINFALL*

for theMENDOCINO COAST

Total Rainfall 1993–1994 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.67”Total Rainfall 1994–1995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.32”Total Rainfall 1995–1996 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.23”Total Rainfall 1996–1997 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.36”Total Rainfall 1997–1998 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73.33”Total Rainfall 1998–1999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.40”Total Rainfall 1999–2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.13”Total Rainfall 2000–2001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.18”Total Rainfall 2001–2002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43.40”Total Rainfall 2002–2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.00”Total Rainfall 2003–2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.41”Total Rainfall 2004–2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.79”Total Rainfall 2005–2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.18"Total Rainfall 2006–2007 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.20"Total Rainfall 2007–2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.59"Total Rainfall 2008–2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.17" Total Rainfall 2009–2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.89" Total Rainfall 2010–2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.75”

Total Rainfall 2011–2012

To Date 17.76”Total Rainfall

January 26, 2012 to February 20, 2012

1.39”This rainfall data was gathered at

Mendocino City Community Services District

*Total rainfall is measured from July 1 of the preceding year to June 30 of the current year.

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a neighboring realmthe story david Jensen spins could well have started as an old-fashioned tall-tale but this is our backyard. Jensen

is the President of the Mendocino coast Audubon society. He’s been on twenty-six pelagic trips, mostly from Fort Bragg, Bodega Bay, and san Francisco. He spent literally hundreds of days on the ocean as a commercial fisherman.

“it’s like the stories you hear about medieval europe or mountain villages in Asia. We live in neighboring realms only about three miles apart. yet we seldom if ever see one another. in fact many of us live our entire lives without ever venturing beyond that border. What a loss,” Jensen says. “When we do cross that short border we find ourselves in a strange foreign land, we recognize that these are birds, but we must ask our guides to tell us their names and explain their mysterious customs, for this is all new to us. “Of all the birds we see on a pelagic trip, by far the most impressive is the albatross. We may see more than one hundred on a particular day, but you get a special thrill when you hear that first cry—‘albatross!’”

Birds aren’t the only creatures in the realm. “sometimes the dolphins come charging toward the boat from all directions like poor village children running toward a stranger’s shiny car. it’s as if they call to one another— ‘Quick, there’s a boat. Let’s go see who they are.’ Whatever joy we have brought them by breaking the monotony of their watery world, it can be no greater than our joy as we marvel at their grace and power, thrilling to the sound of their explosive breath as they surface directly below us.

“When i get home after a trip, back to my warm house with its yard and trees, my mind wanders back to the birds we’d seen. i’m struck as if by surprise with the realization that they are still out there. they will be out there when i’m asleep and when i rise tomorrow. in fair weather and through the worst storms. they do indeed live in a different world than ours. And i am anxious for the next opportunity to visit them,” Jensen affirms.

As we’ve seen, pelagic birding can be intense. Being on the ocean for eight hours, even if you’re used to it, can be exhilarating on occasions or deadly boring. it’s for the novice (maybe only once), those who are enthusiasts who want to learn more, those that want to tick off yet another bird on yet another list, those who are schooled in science, and those with no formal training. it is, as david Jensen says, “another realm.” REM

sourcesMendocino Coast Audubon Society(707) 964-6835 (message phone) http://www.mendocinocoastaudubon.org/McAs pelagic trips, in May and september, go out about 15–18 miles and spend about eight hours at sea. Price is approximately $105. next trip—May 20, 2012.

Captain Randy Thornton — Telstar(707) 964-8770 www.gooceanfishing.com

Ron LeValley cell: (707) 496-3326www.levalleyphoto.com

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Get Ready!

The better prepared you are, the more you will enjoy your pelagic trip.

Sorry, but we can’t accommodate wheelchairs, walkers, etc. Those with physical handicaps should know that the boat rocks back and forth for eight hours! That’s a lot of exercise. No children under the age of eleven years old will be allowed on board.

Length: Eight hours (meet at 7:00 a.m. for check-in & return at 3:30 p.m.). There is no going home in the middle of the trip.

Equipment: Binoculars and cameras only. No tripods or spotting scopes.

Clothing: Dress in layers; Wear waterproof boots or shoes. The Telstar has oblong portholes at deck level and the waves will splash cold, seawater across the deck during the trip! Also, wear tight-fitting hats—very important. Consider rain gear, even if it is sunny.

Food: Bring your own snacks and lunches, like crackers, pretzels, light sandwiches, mint candies, water, ginger tea or soft drinks. Avoid heavy, spicy foods and alcohol the day before the trip.

Sunscreen: It is very important to wear a good sunscreen and a head covering.

Seasickness: This is a long trip—always take medication prior to the trip (taking a dose the night before is a good idea). Prescription “patches” are available from a doctor.

“Mal de mer” sounds much better in French but al-most everyone can get seasick. Even experienced people, used to the ocean. Take preventative measures, especially if you’ve never been on the ocean. Don’t ruin your trip by not taking motion sickness medication.

Black-footed albatrosses can have a wing-span of seven feet.

Ron LeValley photo.

A matched pair of Pacific white-sided dolphins off the Mendocino Coast. Robert Keiffer photo.

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