On a Lifelong Journey to Learn my Place
Weather: It was overcast throughout the day with little wind for the most part. There were occasional light rain showers, and on at least one occasion the wind blew up for a while as the rain shower passed over. The sun came out briefly a couple of times. Birds: At the park I was able … Read more
Weather: It started out clear with a high haze developing through morning and overcast by evening. The temperatures hit the mid-60s at least. It felt like a summer day. Birds: There was a small mixed group of shorebirds at the South end of the park today. Among them were a Pectoral Sandpiper, Western Sandpipers, a … Read more
I went part way up Verstovia today and on the way I spent a little time observing birds along Lincoln Street and down in Totem Park. Weather: It was partly cloudy to mostly sunny skies over the day. There was a light wind out of the south west around mid-morning when I was walking down … Read more
Weather: There was a fairly heavy overcast throughout the day. Birds: The warblers seem to be abundant. I do not remember seeing Yellow Warblers and Wilson’s Warblers around the neighborhood in past years like I have this year, but I suspect that was due to my lack of attention. The crossbill flock was fairly active … Read more
I was able to get out on a hike in Indian River Valley today. I explored a little bit in some of the off-trail muskegs before walking up to the first bridge and then back home. Weather: The day started out overcast without rain, but by late morning a light rain had started. The rain … Read more
Weather: Weather the last couple of days has been mostly cloudy with some rain. Wednesday it rained for much of the day and Thursday the rain started late morning but let up by evening. Birds: The ravens continue to regularly feed on the campus lawn. The Savannah Sparrows are still quite abundant. I hear Orange-crowned … Read more