Waterlogged Golf Course

Heavy overcast and rain (varying from moderate to heavy) through the morning. Clouds started lifting, and temperatures dropping this afternoon. When the clouds lifted high enough, I could see the snow level had dropped to 2000 feet or so. The heavy clouds and rain this morning did not inspire me to get out. I looked … Read more

Fall Light and Color

Overcast and rainy. Though not constant, rainfall was heavy at times. The forecast calls for a dropping snow level tomorrow. With persistent mountain snow at higher elevations so far this fall, I’ve been feeling a little nervous about taking care of the Harbor Mountain ibuttons. Normally I would do this near the last of October, … Read more

Fall Weather and Color

Heavy clouds and rain, occasionally heavy. After last night’s blow, winds were calmer this morning, but it was still breezy at times. Given the winds last night, I considered trying to get up early and see what might be on the water before my call at 10am. When this morning rolled around, I didn’t end … Read more

Cooperative Sabine’s Gull

Mostly sunny over town by midmorning until around sunset. Clouds persisted over the mountains, and there appeared to be showers in the broader area. Clouds built up over town a bit this evening and later there was some rain. Winds were fairly calm and tempartures around 50F. After meeting Kitty at the harbor, we checked … Read more

Sitka Nature Show #247 – Kitty LaBounty

Download Radio Show The October 10th show featured a conversation with Kitty LaBounty. We spoke about last week’s storm, and other storms we’ve experienced as well as Kitty’s birding experience in Gambell earlier in the year. At the end of the conversation, Kitty mentioned a couple of Alaskan places offering talks over zoom that may … Read more