Silver Bay, Indian River, and Sunset

Alpenglow on Peak 5390

Mostly cloudy, becoming mostly clear by sunset. Temperatures in the 30s. Calm winds. I saw fresh snow down on Gavan Hill when I looked out the window this morning. There may have been some precipitation overnight in town, though it was likely rain at sea level and I don’t think there was very much of … Read more

Winter Low Tide at Little Magic Island

Purple Olive Snail (Callianax biplicata)

Overcast with light winds. Temperatures above freezing overnight and to near 40F today. The marine layer-like overcast made it easier to spend more time at home working on indoor projects. I spent a chunk of the day publishing photojournal entries from the last week of November 2025 and adding iNaturalist observations from photos in December … Read more

Afternoon Visit to Sandy Beach

Sandy Beach and Mt. Edgecumbe

Mostly sunny, frosty overnight official temperatures in the 30s (though not in Starrigavan valley). I considered heading up Verstovia during my morning calls, but didn’t make it out. I went out this afternoon. I had noticed ice on Cascade Creek and Granite Creek as I drove by. When I got to Starrigavan, I was curious … Read more

Morning Birding, Afternoon Sunset

Alpenglow on Clouds and Mountains

Mostly sunny with temperatures in the 30s. Light to moderate winds, depending on location. I had agreed to go for a bird walk with a high school class this morning. I met them in front of their school along Lincoln Street mid-morning. While waiting for the class to come out, several ravens landed on the … Read more

Downtown Owl

Bench with a View

Clear early, becoming partly cloudy. Calm winds. Frosty overnight with temperatures up to around 40F by the afternoon. Light frost again last night. I had windows to scrape when I headed out later in the morning. I was a few minutes up Indian River trail on my way to take care of ibuttons when I … Read more