Setting Full Moon

Early Morning Recording and Herring Cove Hike

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[Note: the notes here are based on photos and vague memories from years later, as these photos languished a long time before being published.]

Recording of Tree Swallows singing(?) at Crescent Harbor at 2:51am. Song Sparrow, Raven, and Robin can also be heard.
Setting Full Moon
Full moon setting over Jamestown Bay in Sitka, Alaska

I was up before 3am with some hope of catching the dawn chorus. I did some recording at multiple locations, but also became distracted by the setting full moon, capturing it as it dropped low over Jamestown Bay. (Where I also made a recording.)

I made additional photos and recordings of birds on Japonski Island just across the bridge.

Fox Sparrow
Fox Sparrow singing on Japonski Island in Sitka, Alaska
Fox Sparrow, Yellow Warbler, Pacific Wren, and Raven all feature in this recording from Japonski Island made at 4:45am.
Pacific Wren, Yellow Warbler, Raven, and Swainson’s Thrush can all be heard in this recording from Japonski Island made at 4:44am.
Spring Orange Peel Fungus (<em>Caloscypha fulgens</em>)
Spring Orange Peel Fungus (Caloscypha fulgens) observed along Herring Cove Trail in Sitka, Alaska

Later in the day, Kitty and I went for a hike up Herring Cove trail with some wandering off the trail. The day turned out warm, though not recording setting.

My iNaturalist Observations for Today

Setting Full MoonSetting Full MoonSetting Full MoonClouds Before SunriseCalm MorningEurasian Collared-DoveFox SparrowDucklingsNorthern FlickerNorthern FlickerForesfly (Nemouridae)Spring Orange Peel Fungus (Caloscypha fulgens)Clouds

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