On a Lifelong Journey to Learn my Place
Plants
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
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 made a couple of quick trips down Lincoln Street to the west beach at Totem Park today and later in the evening had a chance to get out to Starrigavan with the kids. We walked both the Estuary Life trail and the Forest and Muskeg Trail on a pleasantly warm evening. Weather: There was … Read more
Weather: Weather was sunny with a light breeze. The air temperature was cool enough that the breeze made it seem a little chilly, but in a location where the air was calm and the sun was shining, it felt pleasantly warm. Birds: Got a ride out with a couple of folks I know to check … Read more
Weather: Despite the forecast for mostly cloudy with rain, skies were clear as morning broke. As the day went on, clouds developed over the mountains and some rain fell, but it remained mostly sunny. Flora: The stream violets are in full bloom across the street from the house.