Month: April 2008

Daily Observations

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I took a walk to Totem Park this afternoon to look for migrants. I also made a quick stop at Swan Lake after hearing a report of a new goose. Weather: It was blustery today. Winds were blowing strong out of the south and west at Totem Park. Squalls with rain, sleet, and hail were … Read more

Daily Observations

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I took a walk to Totem Park this morning. Weather: It was overcast this morning, but there a few small breaks where the sun peaked through briefly. Starting this afternoon there was a steady rain that continued well into the night. Birds: My main purpose in walking the beach at the park was to check … Read more

Song Sparrow Food

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While walking along the sidewalk adjacent to Crescent Harbor last week, I happened to catch sight of something brown and not vegetation-like in the salmonberry bushes growing beside the path ahead of me. I managed to stop before I flushed the Song Sparrow perched on one of the branches. As I watched, the bird chewed … Read more