Spring Approaches, Swans Depart?

Overcast this with partial clearing this afternoon. Although temperatures hit the low 40s, it felt chilly. However, even through a thin bit of clouds, the sun pushed a bit of warmth which I could feel despite the chill in the air. Before I got up, I could hear a Song Sparrow singing in my yard. … Read more

Evening Low Tide at Sandy Beach

Mostly cloudy and scattered rain into the afternoon. Partial clearing later in the afternoon. The stars were shining brightly to the south and west when I was at the beach this evening. I found the first moth at my porch light this year when I stepped outside this morning. There were actually two. I think … Read more

Channel Watch

Cloudy with occasional rain. Calm winds this morning, with a light north wind this afternoon. Yesterday’s .02 inches of rain brought February’s total to 15.17 inches, not quite matching 1964’s 15.56 inches. Although January’s 12.58 inch total did not make the top 10 (just missing at number 11), the 27.75 inches in the first two … Read more