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Spring Growth

Posted on April 17, 2003 by matt goff

It’s almost surprising how fast plants are producing new growth. This morning when I walked to work, it looked like the buds on the raspberry canes were just barely swelling open and by this afternoon there was an additional centimeter … Continue reading →

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Beaver Lake Dipper

Posted on April 10, 2003 by matt goff

Connor and I hiked up to Beaver Lake today. Most of the lake still had a layer of ice on it, but there was open water along the edges. While we were there, I heard a dipper singing. I did … Continue reading →

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Winter Weather

Posted on March 6, 2003 by matt goff

For what seems like the first time this winter, the weather seems to be clear and fairly cold. Temperatures were in the 20′s last night, and they are supposed to get down into the teens tonight. It will be interesting … Continue reading →

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Woodpeckers and Sapsuckers

Posted on March 2, 2003 by matt goff

I have seen both woodpeckers and sapsuckers around before. I also recall noticing small holes in tree bark where the birds have gone after sap or insects. However, yesterday while I was hiking up Indian River trail was the first … Continue reading →

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Birds

Posted on February 25, 2003 by matt goff

The birds seem to be getting more vocal. When I went outside this morning to investigate budding plants, I noticed more bird singing than I have heard in the mornings recently. In particular I saw and heard two different winter … Continue reading →

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Budding Plants

Posted on February 25, 2003 by matt goff

I looked out the window of the bathroom this morning and was a little surprised to see that the salmonberry buds appeared to be breaking open. Thinking that those particular bushes were opening early due to being near the clothes … Continue reading →

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