Getting Out in the Rain

Rainy Day View from Verstovia Trail

Heavy overcast with rain throughout the day. Temperatures in the 40s and moderate to gusty winds. The forecast called for winds gusting to 50mph this morning. I don’t think anything quite so strong hit town. Reviewing the weather reporting for the day, it appears the peak gust at the airport was 41mph between 5am and … Read more

Swan Lake Divers

Hooded Merganser

Generally overcast with a bit of sun shining through this afternoon. Periods of rain. Light to moderate winds and temperatures in the 40s. When the sun peaked through this afternoon, I decided to go for a bike ride instead of a drive. My bike has not seen much use in recent months. I realized that … Read more

Verstovia Trail Bryophytes

Pogonatum contortum

Overcast with periods of light rain. I decided to go up Verstovia while on my call this morning. My legs felt a little heavy heading up the trail. Perhaps it was the Thursday and Friday Verstovia walks plus running around for frisbee on Saturday. Whatever the reason, it didn’t seem to be too much of … Read more

Rainy Sunday

Raven Feathers

Overcast with light to moderate rain. Light winds, temperatures in the 40s. I did not spent much time outside, but did get out this afternoon. After picking up some food, I watched from the SEARHC overlook of the north end of the channel. I did see a Common Loon, but not much else. I drove … Read more

Sitka Nature Show #335 – Adam Haberski (encore)

Download Radio Show The February 23rd show featured a conversation with Adam Haberski. Originally recorded last February when he was working to complete his dissertation, we spoke about his research on a group of rove beetles present on sky islands in the southern Appalachian Mountains. We spoke about rove beetles (Staphylinidae), how what he’s learned … Read more

Surfbirds and More at Totem Park

Pale Surfbird

Overcast with rain. Breezy and temperatures in the lower 40s. Since I missed the Surfbirds at the park yesterday, I planned to check earlier to. My motivation to get going was stoked further when I checked the weather radar and saw a mass of rain appeared to be at the Pyramids and heading this way. … Read more