On a Lifelong Journey to Learn my Place
Animals
Singing Dark-eyed Junco (Junco hyemalis) The Dark-eyed Juncos that have been spending the winter in our neighborhood seem to have started their dispersal. Over the last couple of winters I have observed fairly large flocks of juncos spending time in the neighborhood. They show up in the fall and make the rounds of the neighborhood. … Read more
Weather: Contrary to the forecast, skies were clear this morning. As the morning went on, the clouds started moving in from the South and Southeast. Temperatures were in the lower mid-30s when I went out, but there was little bit of evidence that there had been a light frost. There was a light breeze out … Read more
Weather: When I got up this morning around 6:15 (more on that later) it appeared to be partly cloudy. The forecast had been for cloudy with rain, but the rain held off. Temperatures were in the low 30s this morning, with highs in the upper 50s. There was not much wind. Although it was overcast … Read more
A Northern Flicker got me out of bed this morning. I heard it drumming. On my house. Right outside my bedroom. At 6:10. (Did I mention the A.M., as in way too early, part of that?) Actually I found this to be a fascinating development. Before the last couple of days I had never heard … Read more
Yesterday I had a couple of notable eagle observations in addition to the one mentioned in the Morning Observations entry. I climbed up a tree yesterday afternoon to enjoy the sunshine. As I was getting ready to climb down, I happened to look over towards the water and see two eagles lock talons and start … Read more
The herring have moved in to spawn. Herring are food for a lot of animals, including birds. More later.