On a Lifelong Journey to Learn my Place
Rain showers, mostly cloudy with only very brief patches of sun between showers. Temperatures in the lower 50s. Between calls and family conversations, I didn’t get out much today. I did stop by Sage Rock and looked over the shorebirds that were resting on it at high tide. Once again, the Western Gull was there. … Read more
Thick clouds bearing heavy showers with a few breaks. Not as windy as yesterday. Temperatures in the upper 40s. When I was out this afternoon the clouds (finally) lifted enough for to reveal snow level had dropped to around 3500 feet. I don’t imagine it will stay there, but it’s the lowest I’ve seen so … Read more
Heavy showers throughout the day with short periods of sun between. Windy. Temperatures into the lower 50s. I went out for a drive this afternoon to make sure I got some observations. Highlights included nice light and dramatic clouds. I went out Halibut Point Road initially. I saw a Red-throated Loon off the kelp patch … Read more
Featuring a conversation with marine biologist Lauren Wild. Lauren shared about recent work to better understand how Gray Whales are utilizing Sitka Sound. This work began in response to increasing numbers beginning in 2018. She also discussed how Humpback Whales have been doing after lean years during the marine heat wave of a decade ago.
Mostly cloudy, with showers, heavy at times. Sun came through briefly at times between showers. Thunder and lighting late this morning. Today’s Made in Sitka didn’t start until 10am, so I didn’t need to get up as early as I have for other markets. Even so, I was up before 8am to get packed up. … Read more
Mostly sunny, becoming cloudy late in the day. Temperatures in the low 50s, with calm winds early, and picking up as the day progressed. Connor mentioned seeing a little bit of slush/ice on his truck window first thing this morning. I didn’t see anything by the time I got up, but I guess there was … Read more