Daily Observations

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

Daily Observations

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.

Daily Observations

Finals were done yesterday, so I had a little more time today and managed to get down to the park a couple of times. My late morning/early afternoon visit was my reintroduction to the summer season. After months of having trails largely to myself, the park was full of people with two large cruise ships … Read more

Daily Observations

Weather: Today’s weather reminded me of spring weather I typically associate with March and April. Chilly rain showers moved through with the sun breaking out for short periods of time. The snow level has been down around 2000ft still within the past couple of days, so I suspect the snow pack is still accumulating rather … Read more

Monday Birds

The last few days there has been a lot of Raven activity in the lawn on campus. They seem to be finding something they like to eat, but I don’t know what it is. I have noticed other lawns that look like they have seen the same attention, though I did not see ravens on … Read more