Partly cloudy to overcast. Quite windy, temperatures to 50F. Wind gusts were strong overnight and through the first half of the day. I woke up more than once hearing the wind blowing through the trees. When a large break in the clouds moved over this morning, I took that as cue to head out. I … Read more

Partly cloudy with sun early, becoming overcast late in the day. Light winds, temepratures in the 40s. This time of year it is easy for the daylight hours to get away from me, especially on days when I get off to a slow start (like today). With the sunset happening shortly after 4pm and relatively … Read more

Overcast with rain showers. Temperatures in the 40s. While out to run an errand this afternoon, I made brief stops at Swan Lake and the channel. Two coots were on the grass at the peninsula. It’s not too often I see them out of the water. Long-tailed Duck numbers are picking up in the channel, … Read more

Showers, very heavy at times. Breezy, though less so than yesterday. Temperatures in the 40s. I was on a call this morning when I noticed it absolutely pouring outside. The precipitation included rain and graupel/sleet/hail. I’m not sure which exactly, but definitely some form of frozen water. I didn’t get out until this afternoon. I … Read more

Rain and heavy clouds early, becoming mostly cloudy with some sun during the afternoon. Calm winds, temperatures in the 40s. This morning I focused on trying to figure out how to set up an order page for my calendars. I wanted it to be able to include a charge for shipping, ideally only for orders … Read more

Heavy clouds, rain and wind. Temperatures warming to around 50F. I went out for a drive this afternoon. Once again, Silver Bay was calmer than Crescent Bay. That’s been a pattern this fall. Perhaps it’s normal (I suspect it is), but I don’t remember noticing it so consistently before. I didn’t see many birds on … Read more