January 8th
Junco Movements and an ANHU
January 8, 2012
Male Anna’s Hummingbird coming to feeder It was another wet day, though less breezy than yesterday. This afternoon just after 3, I noticed the juncos gathering in the branches of the trees east of the house. Several times this winter I have noticed juncos moving through those trees around this time (relative to sunset, rather
Winter Rufous Hummingbird
January 8, 2015
Today’s outdoor highlight was getting photos of what sounds like it may be only the second winter record of a Rufous Hummingbird in Alaska (and the first that has made it into the new year). Cindy and Gary have been hosting one for some time, and they were gracious enough to let me come and
Sitka Nature Show #122 – Kitty LaBounty
January 8, 2017
Download Radio Show The January 8th show featured a conversation with Kitty LaBounty. We spoke about recent weather and other observations, the Sitka Big Year project we are collaborating on, and upcoming seminars in the Natural History Seminar series. If you have questions or observations you want to share, please feel free to leave a
Late Afternoon Skies
January 8, 2017
Winds today were down significantly from yesterday. It did get a bit breezy in the afternoon, but there was nothing going on like had been at Silver Bay yesterday. I went for a walk mid-day, then checked out the sunset. Photos from the walk were all associated with iNaturalist observations for the day. While I
Colorful Sunset, Crescent Moon
January 8, 2019
Enough snow fell overnight to cover everything in a clean layer of white, and muffle the sounds. I suspect there was as much traffic as usual driving by my house this morning as I was waking up, but it seemed quieter than usual. Clouds were breaking up and blue skies expanding just after 9am this
Deepening Snow (and lessons learned)
January 8, 2020
Snow continued with 14 inches on the rail this morning. Connor told me there were 15 inches in the yard, I think it got deep enough that the rail wasn’t wide enough for the snow to continue accumulating depth as much. I saw a report that the bluebird was seen at the airport around midday,
Winter Sunset with Green-Blue Flash
January 8, 2023
Clear and calm. Temperatures into the low 40s. The official low overnight stayed above freezing. However, when I stepped outside this morning, I found frost on my car. It had nice feathery patterns, and I took a little time to take pictures of some. My first stop was the industrial park and Sawmill Cove. I
Sealing Cove and Swan Lake
January 8, 2025
Overcast, light winds. Temperatures in the 40s, minimal rain (at least where I was out and about). I spent much of the day continuing to work on the new gallery set up for my website. I’m increasingly optimistic that it will better suit my needs. I think it will be result in less friction to