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Overcast. Light to moderate winds. Temperatures in the 30s. I went back out to Starrigavan today, again hoping to observe the Swamp Sparrow. Today I noticed a clear boundary line of frost in the trees which I took to represent the extent of where direct sun reached into the valley. I heard a call as … Read more

Overcast, becoming mostly clear by this afternoon. Temperatures in the upper 30s. Light winds around town. Snow fell overnight, but total accumulation was less than a inch. Today’s outside time consisted of a drive out each road. My observations were mostly of birds in the channel, but I did walk a short bit of the … Read more

Mostly clear early with increasing clouds and becoming overcast through the afternoon. Later this evening light snow began to fall. Light winds. Temperatures in the 30s. My parents and Connor flew south on the late morning flight. We had breakfast at the Mean Queen before going to the airport. After the airport, Rowan and I … Read more

Mostly clear. Light to moderate outflow winds, depending on location. Temperatures mostly in the upper 30s (at least where the sun was shining). I was already in bed last night when Connor texted me to let me know the northern lights were out. I stepped out on the porch and could see them, but decided … Read more

Mostly clear early, becoming overcast. Light to moderate winds. Unusual warm, with temperatures overnight rising to the upper 30s, despite the clear skies. It’s been interesting to notice how late the sun is hitting the top of Gavan Hill on these clear mornings. I would have guessed it would be close to sunrise (shortly after … Read more

Mostly clear skies. Frosty overnight with temperatures into the 30s during the day. Light winds. Hoping to find the Hooded Mergansers on open water at Swan Lake with better light, I ventured out this morning. The lake was basically completely frozen over. No Hooded Mergansers around that I could see. I spent a few minutes … Read more