Clear with temperatures in the 40s. Breezy (in the afternoon, at least). The Gavan Hill ibuttons were due for servicing, so I walked up there late this afternoon. When I headed out, I noticed the breeze felt chilly. Once I was on the trail the breeze was no longer so apparent. Many of the shore … Read more

Mostly cloudy, sun broke through occasionally. Temperatures in the 40s, breezy out of the north. I went for a drive out the road this afternoon. 95 Barrow’s Goldeneye at the mouth of Starrigavan Creek were the most I’ve seen this year. It could be some have come from further south, or maybe they’re moving around … Read more

Clear. Frosty overnight with temperatures in the 40s. Becoming breezier as the day progressed. The tide has been trending well below predicted. After a call this morning I went to Little Magic Island to check the tidepools. I forgot my light which limited what I could try and photograph, especially when I realized the camera … Read more

Clear skies, frosty early with temperatures climbing into the 40s. Light winds. The tide was more than a foot below predicted. I went out to Little Magic Island to check the tidepools again. Today I saw a bunch more barnacle-eating dorids (Onchidoris bilamellata) than I have seen previously. I’m sure they’ve been there the whole … Read more

Overcast and cooler today. Snow fell overnight, and later this afternoon. There was not any significant accumulation. After finishing up my setup for the Rainy Day Bazaar and leaving Connor to take care of my table, I headed over to the harbor for the Food Web Cruise. Fortunately, winds were reasonably calm, and the swell … Read more