On a Lifelong Journey to Learn my Place
Featuring a conversation with Victoria Vosburg and Jen Cedarleaf. We talked about the upcoming Christmas Bird Count and how folks can prepare and participate. They also provided an update on the current status of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (once again present in the Sitka area).
Mostly sunny skies. Chilly. Light winds. I spent most of the day inside at the Made in Sitka Holiday Market. I was getting my stuff loaded up when I noticed the nearly full moon dropping low. It might have been nice to try and chase down a photo, but I settled for a basic shot … Read more
Mostly cloudy through the day. After sunset, clouds began to break up. Calm wind with occasional light rain. Temperatures in the 30s during the day. Snow level had dropped to around 1500 feet overnight. Observing started at 8am. After they took care of a first section of piling, we had an extended break while they … Read more
Overcast with light winds. Temperatures in the upper 30s to near 40F. Snow levels dropped back down to near treeline overnight, and even further this morning. I spent another long day at Sawmill Cove. More than once (and maybe every time I’ve been there early enough) I have seen a flock of crows on the … Read more
Overcast with rain late. Breezy. Temperatures near 50F. The weather has continued to be more pleasant to be out in than the forecast suggests it will be. Today was breezy but relatively warm. The mostly rain held off until late in the day. It was a long day at Sawmill Cove. We started at 8am … Read more
Overcast then partly cloudy through late morning. Becoming overcast again in the early afternoon. Temperatures near 50F. Rain later this evening. Gusty winds (at least in Silver Bay). A text message this morning let me know we wouldn’t be needed until 10:30. This made for a more expansive and relaxed start to my day than … Read more