Month: October 2018

Sparrow Search

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I headed down to the park this morning when it seemed like it might be bright enough to have a chance at seeing and photographing the LeConte’s Sparrow Connor found late yesterday (if it was still around). Other birders were already there looking, and despite a couple of hours walking the area where the bird … Read more

Sitka Nature Show #169 – Richard Nelson

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Download Full Conversation The October 14th, 2018 show featured a conversation with Richard Nelson. Our conversation was somewhat wide ranging, and I’ve provided links related to some of the topics we discussed. Memory code by Lynne Kelly (more on her memory experiments), Xeno-canto.org a site where folks from around the world share audio recordings of … Read more

LeConte’s Sparrow

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My sunset alarm (set to go off ten minutes before sunset in Sitka each day) had just gone off when I heard my phone vibrate, indicating a text message. It was showing up as an image from Connor – unusual, as he has never texted me a photo before. It was accompanied by a text … Read more

Chasing Warblers

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Connor saw a warbler yesterday evening along Jarvis Street that he thought was different and could be a Blackpoll Warbler. Unfortunately, he didn’t get very good photos, as his camera was focusing on the background instead of the bird. I went out to look for it, but by the time I arrived, they the loose … Read more

Castle Hill Rose

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This morning I stopped by Castle Hill (it’s getting to be the time of year when unexpected or unusual birds might show up, and after past years I’ve decided Castle Hill is a good place to keep an eye on). I didn’t find any birds of note, but did take pictures of a rose growing … Read more