Signs of Spring

Belted Kingfisher

Overcast with periods of rain, especially in the afternoon. Light winds and temperatures in the 40s. Snow was down to under 2400 feet. I went out this afternoon, but didn’t stray too far from the car. I had noticed salmonberries blooming along the road to Herring Cove yesterday, but didn’t stop for photos. I revisited … Read more

Rainy Sunday Afternoon

Herring Spawning at Pioneer Park

Overcast through most of the morning, becoming quite rainy in the afternoon. Gusty winds late in the day. Temperatures in the 40s. I met up with some visiting scientists late this morning. One of them is Gavin, who I met and spent some time with while he was in town last fall. He brought one … Read more

Sitka Nature Show #337 – Zach LaPerriere

Cedar Cluster

Download Radio Show The March 23rd show featured a conversation with returning guest Zach LaPerriere. He shared about the process of selecting, permitting and cutting a standing dead cedar that he recently harvested to use for building benches. We also spoke more generally about cedars and some of the remarkable ones we’ve observed during our … Read more

Herring Spawn Begins

Herring Spawn

Mostly to partly cloudy. Occasional showers. Temperatures in the 40s. Light winds. I didn’t get out until this afternoon. After taking care of my radio show for tomorrow, I drove out to Starrigavan. Approaching Magic Island, I could see the parking lot was overflowing. I did not need to wait long before the milky colored … Read more

Gray Day Brightened

Song Sparrow

Overcast to mostly cloudy with showers throughout the day. Light to moderate winds. Temperatures into the 40s. The sun appeared between showers at times this afternoon. I was up on the early side to do the morning interview on Raven Radio. I’ll be a naturalist on the fundraising boat trip next Saturday, and the interview … Read more

Equinox Outing

Clouds

Partly cloudy this morning, becoming overcast. Light to moderate winds. Temperatures into the 40s. The weather for spring equinox was pleasant. In fact, I was surprised how sunny it was this morning. The timing worked out for me, since I did my regular walk and talk with my parents. I took a moderate pace up … Read more