Starrigavan, HPR Scoters, and Downtown Clouds

I got out to do some birding with visiting entertainer Mr. Whitekeys this morning. We didn’t see anything especially unusual, but large numbers of redpolls continue to be present. There was also a Merlin at Halibut Point Rec, though I would not have been sure what it was as we mostly heard it calling with … Read more

Rainbow over Swan Lake

There was some serious wind and rain late last night. Through most of the day there were periods of heavy showers with brief breaks in the clouds allowing the sun to shine through. I didn’t notice any fresh snow on the peaks, though it seems like temperatures might drop enough tonight for there to be … Read more