Crow Behavior

This morning between classes I observed the crow seen here. I did not notice it until I had already walked underneath it (how’s that for awareness?) at which point it made a gurgling sound that caught my ear. It was a sound that reminded me of a cross between a laugh and gurgling water. It … Read more

Daily Observations

Though it was overcast, temperatures were pleasant and I was able to take advantage and go for a couple of short walks during the day. I noticed several plants that have grown up a fair amount, seemingly overnight. I think it is more the case that it had just been a couple of days since … Read more

Daily Observations

Today was the first day in quite some time that there was enough precipitation to make the ground wet. There was not enough to penetrate very deep or form puddles, but it definitely made a difference. The story of the day in the woods was how green everything looked. At first I was uncertain whether … Read more

Daily Observations

It was a busy day with little time to go for a walk or spend time sitting outside. Weather: It was overcast throughout the day. The ceiling varied, it seemed that most of the day the mountain peaks were visible, but on at least one occasion I noticed that Gavan Hill was shrouded in clouds … Read more

Daily Observations

Weather: The forecast for overcast finally came to be. Today there were only a couple of small breaks in the clouds. When I went for a walk this afternoon, there was a breeze out of the southwest. There were a few very light sprinkles; not even enough to make anything begin to get wet. Although … Read more