Afternoon Break at Sealing Cove

Belted Kingfisher

Heavy clouds with occasional showers. A break in the clouds allowed some sun to shine through this afternoon. Temperatures in the 40s. I made it out for a drive this afternoon. My timing was good to catch a brief bit of nice light as the clouds broke enough for the sun to shine through. A … Read more

Starrigavan Forest

Lanky moss (Rhytidiadelphus loreus)

Overcast with periods of rain. Later in the day, showers were heavy with some graupel or hail mixed in at times. Moderate winds with gusts associated with showers later. Temperatures in the 40s. Outside time was limited to a drive out the road, and a short walk in the forest off the Starrigavan Campground. I’ve … Read more

January Walk Around Totem Park

Trumpeter Swans

Overcast with periods of rain. Temperatures in the 40s. It was the first day in over a week that I didn’t have observing. My outside time was somewhat limited. I went for a walk around Totem Park with Kitty. This was my first visit to the park in over a month. I would need to … Read more

Final Observing Day and Dramatic Clouds

Clouds

Overcast with occasional light rain. Calm winds, temperatures in the upper 30s to low 40s. Equipment breakdowns meant work was delayed. I didn’t find that out until around 6am. I tried to go back to sleep without success. I didn’t mind having time to catch up on some other things while waiting at home to … Read more

Sawmill Cove Observing and Gull Questions

Misty Silver Bay Shoreline

Overcast and calm. Temperatures in the upper 30s and low 40s. Very light rain fell occasionally. I thought it would be my last day observing, but it didn’t worked out that way. Difficulty with the pile driving stretched out today’s activities long enough that they didn’t have time to complete splicing the last section before … Read more