Silver Bay Wildlife

Pelagic Cormorant

Clear and calm. Temperatures freezing overnight and into the 30s today. I was back at Sawmill Cove early this morning. Conditions were very different then yesterday. Instead of wind and blowing spray, calm waters prevailed across the entire bay. It felt chilly before the sun rose over Lucky Chance. Despite the low angle, I could … Read more

Observing Silver Bay on a Windy Day

Alder Silhouette

Clear and cool. Temperatures into the 30s after lightly freezing overnight. Very windy in Silver Bay. Another early morning. Gusty winds were apparent after I turned the corner from Whale Park on my way to Sawmill Cove. Williaws and spray blowing up off the water were frequent sightings while I watched the bay. In Sawmill … Read more

Gusty Winds in Silver Bay

Blowing Spray on Silver Bay

Clear and cool, gusty winds in Silver Bay. Temperatures in the 30s. It’s continued to be a bit warmer than the forecast has been calling for. I’m not sure what’s keeping the temperatures warmer. I’m curious, but not disappointed. I was up well before sunrise. I had some things to take care of before heading … Read more

Continuing Clear and Cool

Alpenglow on Lucky Chance

Clear and cool. Light to moderate winds. Temperatures in the 30s. This cold snap continues to be warmer than the forecast called for. Not far below freezing at night (though not especially frosty) with temperatures into 30s during the day. I spent this morning getting ready for the first observing shift at the industrial park. … Read more

Frost-free Chill

Pink Cloud over Gavan Ridge

Clear and cold. Light winds in town, but gusty winds out in Silver Bay. Temperatures into the low 30s. It still hasn’t gotten too far below freezing at night around my house. The hummingbird feeder has remained unfrozen. Based on minimal frost, it seems the air is relatively dry as well. A quick check shows … Read more

Indian River ibuttons

The Sisters in Snow

Partly cloudy and with light to moderate wind. Temperatures into the 30s. Some clouds overnight may have kept temperatures from dropping too low. The hummingbird feeder wasn’t frozen when I stepped out this morning. The Indian River ibuttons were well overdue for a check, so I made a quick trip to take care of them … Read more