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

Silver Bay, Indian River, and Sunset

Alpenglow on Peak 5390

Mostly cloudy, becoming mostly clear by sunset. Temperatures in the 30s. Calm winds. I saw fresh snow down on Gavan Hill when I looked out the window this morning. There may have been some precipitation overnight in town, though it was likely rain at sea level and I don’t think there was very much of … Read more

Winter Low Tide at Little Magic Island

Purple Olive Snail (Callianax biplicata)

Overcast with light winds. Temperatures above freezing overnight and to near 40F today. The marine layer-like overcast made it easier to spend more time at home working on indoor projects. I spent a chunk of the day publishing photojournal entries from the last week of November 2025 and adding iNaturalist observations from photos in December … Read more

Afternoon Visit to Sandy Beach

Sandy Beach and Mt. Edgecumbe

Mostly sunny, frosty overnight official temperatures in the 30s (though not in Starrigavan valley). I considered heading up Verstovia during my morning calls, but didn’t make it out. I went out this afternoon. I had noticed ice on Cascade Creek and Granite Creek as I drove by. When I got to Starrigavan, I was curious … Read more

Morning Birding, Afternoon Sunset

Alpenglow on Clouds and Mountains

Mostly sunny with temperatures in the 30s. Light to moderate winds, depending on location. I had agreed to go for a bird walk with a high school class this morning. I met them in front of their school along Lincoln Street mid-morning. While waiting for the class to come out, several ravens landed on the … Read more