On a Lifelong Journey to Learn my Place
Very clear skies today, cool, but since it was calm, it didn’t feel too bad. I spent some time this morning sitting at the airport in hopes of seeing the American Pipit and Horned Lark that have been hanging out there for much of the winter. At least it seems likely, there was a Horned … Read more
I spent some time this morning down at Indian River trying to get pictures of the Wood Duck. It was there again with some Mallards and a few Buffleheads.
This winter has continued to remain snow free at low elevations Yesterday I got a report that the Wood Duck was refound along Indian River first thing in the morning. I had a chance to check there a couple of times yesterday and didn’t see it either time. Today I went again and had no … Read more
This time of year is a good one to see Black Oystercatchers and Northwestern Crows down at the beach during low tides. Although they look very different in good viewing conditions, their similar size and color can make them hard to distinguish when viewed from a distance. At moderate distance in good light it’s still … Read more
I spent a little time at the airport late this morning between errands. While there, I saw four different American Tree Sparrows, the previous high count I had heard of this winter was three, and the most I had seen at a time was two. Weather today overall was overcast, but the rain held off.
After some windy conditions over the past few days, today was remarkably calm. At least that was the case where I could see. Crescent Bay in particular seemed like glass. Temperatures were warmer, with highs up in the 50s. It did rain, though not hard any time I was out – it was more of … Read more