Breezy Mid-February Day

Mt. Edgecumbe

Mostly sunny through much of the day. Breezy out of the east, with temperatures in the 30s. I was debating whether to go up a hill or work on photos during my call this morning. As long as I’m not doing any real verbal work (basically keywording and captions), I can generally attend to a … Read more

Purple Finch and Bent Necked Tundra Swan

Purple Finch

Partly cloudy early, with clouds building through the morning. The marine layer overcast had filled the skies over town by mid-afternoon. Light winds and temperatures into the 30s. I noticed an email about a shrike in my neighborhood from yesterday ended up in spam. I assume it’s the same shrike seen elsewhere earlier in the … Read more

Tracking the Sun

Orange Skies over Sitka Sound

Clear skies. Frosty 20s over night, into the mid-30s during the day. Calm winds. I had been thinking I would walk at least part way up Blue Lake road this afternoon. Before I got around to leaving, I saw a message from Kitty asking if I wanted to walk around the park. The tide was … Read more

Getting out on a Blue Sky Day

State Ferry Columbia

Clear and cool with light winds. Frosty overnight, with official lows in the upper 20s, though I’m sure it was colder at my house. Highs today into the upper 30s (at least at some locations). Today I made it out to Verstovia to walk up the hill during my morning call. The walk and talk … Read more