fauna

Animals

Morning Observations

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Weather: Overcast skies this morning. Temperatures were cool, well above freezing. The wind on the hill seemed to be out of the NNE, but on near the beach and on the water was coming out of the S or SSW. The breeze is variable with enough strength at its strongest to cause branches and trees … Read more

Raven and Crows

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Crow and Raven Conflict I heard the crows sounding a little agitated while working in the home office today. I looked out the window and saw a couple of crows speeding over to where the cawing was coming from. I know that crows are known to mob raptors at times, and I thought I might … Read more

Bird Observations

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Singing Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) Before I even got out of bed this morning, I heard a Northern Flicker calling. I first heard it in the distance, but it seemed to be moving gradually closer. I was flying from one tree to the next, stopping to make its “kwikwikwikwi” call for a few seconds before … Read more

Deer

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I learned the reason for all the deer droppings I have been seeing in the neighborhood the last couple of days. This morning when I was walking up the ‘shortcut’ from a short walk to Totem Park, I spotted two deer. They were definitely aware of me, looking over at me each time I moved, … Read more

Observations

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It was mostly overcast throughout the day, but the sun started poking out in the late afternoon. Temperatures were in the 40s throughout the day, though it is now down to 38F according to the thermometer in our carport. I went for a walk this evening. There was nice light filtering through the broken overcast. … Read more