More Microclimate Observations

Moon over Verstovia

Clear skies. Calm to light winds. Temperatures into the 30s. Today I realized the extra frostiness I noticed yesterday from Indian River on was in part due to those areas being more shaded. Driving out this morning, I saw frost on the ground out to Jamestown Bay. There was still very little from the top … Read more

Sunrise and Sunset at Sawmill Cove

Pink Skies over Silver Bay

Mostly cloudy to mostly clear. Clouds tended to be a thin, high overcast (at least that I could see). Temperatures in the 30s and light winds. I spent the day at Sawmill Cove other than a quick trip back home for lunch. I expected to be out until later this evening, but once again an … Read more

Early Birding, Holiday Market

Morning light over Lucky Chance

Mostly cloudy. Light snow this morning. Temperatures in the lower 30s and calm winds. Today was the second for the Made in Sitka Holiday Market. Since I didn’t have set up to do this morning, I had more time to take look around before the market. I didn’t see many birds near Eagle Way beach. … Read more