Lichens and Birds on a Neighborhood Walk

Ring-necked Ducks

Overcast and warmer. Temperatures made it to the upper 40s. Light to moderate wind. Today’s outside time was an afternoon walk. I walked down Degroff Street. Along the way I stopped to make observations of multiple lichens on a rock that was part of a rock wall alongside the sidewalk. I’ve walked by this spot … Read more

Morning and Afternoon Light

Warm Light over Sitka Sound

Mostly sunny early, becoming overcast in the afternoon. Light winds. Frosty overnight, with temperatures into the low 40s this afternoon. I woke up early and saw pink clouds through the window. They were compelling enough to get me to step out on the deck for a couple of documentary photos. I imagine there were some … Read more

Neighborhood Walk

Icy Swan Lake

Overcast with gusty winds out of the east. Temperatures into the low 40s. A comment about a background lichen showing in one of my observations from Thursday prompted me to head back to the Baranof Street connector for another look. With vague hopes of crossing paths with the Northern Shrike, I decided to walk a … Read more

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