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Clear skies. Frosty overnight, but temperatures into the upper 40s during the day. Light winds. I took a short walk to Swan Lake this morning while on a call. I didn’t see the Hooded Mergansers (I had hoped they might be at the peninsula for photos with better light). A Great Blue Heron sat nicely … Read more

Overcast with periods of rain. Temperatures in the 40s. I made it out this afternoon. With rain falling and not feeling particularly ambitious, the outing was mostly car-birding. Even more gulls present in the channel, many of them loafing along the rocky shoreline south of the ramp. I only saw more common species. Today I … Read more

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

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

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

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