Western Grebe Search

Occasional snow continued overnight, but no more than an inch was on the ground this morning, at least around the house. (Connor told me snow was closer to a foot deep in the open areas up Indian River valley.) Today remained mostly cloudy, with some blue sky showing to both the north and south, but … Read more

More November Rain and Radio

I didn’t get to bed until late last night. Just after laying down, I noticed a flash and wondered what it might have been from. A few seconds later I had my answer when thunder rumbled. I never fully woke, so it’s difficult for me to say how much lightning and thunder happened through the … Read more

November Rain and Radio

Snow fell last night, had it changed to rain by this morning. Swan Lake remained mostly frozen for much of the day (I went by mid-afternoon), though temperatures rose into upper 30s. Later in the evening temperatures were in the 40s. It’s due to get pretty cold later in the week. I will try and … Read more

Frost Fairies

Clear and frosty this morning, with temperatures in the upper 30s later in the day. Winds were calm. I saw snow falling last night as I got ready for bed, but blue skies prevailed this morning. Heading out for a walk around mid-morning, I was still early enough to get a peak into the world … Read more

Whimsical Faces

Partly or mostly cloudy when I first looked out, but soon becoming overcast. No rain in town until this evening. Late this evening there was some snow mixed in. I was surprised to see Swan Lake over half covered in a thin layer of ice when I first went by this morning. Yesterday I could … Read more