On a Lifelong Journey to Learn my Place
Download Radio Show The October 23rd show featured a conversation with Lynn Barber, which was originally recorded and aired in March 2016. Lynn is an avid birder, who was in the early stages of her Alaska big year. We spoke about how she got into birding and her several big year efforts over the years. … Read more
Heavy clouds and showery rain through much of the day with minor breaks in precipitation from time to time. Winds much diminished from earlier in the week. Temperatures cooler, with overnight low in the 40s and today’s high in the low 50s. I was up early (for me) to drop my car off for servicing. … Read more
Overcast, becoming partly cloudy with a fair bit of sun. Temperatures into the lower 60s (will likely set a record for the date). I took my time getting going this morning. By the time I stepped out midmorning, it felt quite warm. I waited until nearly noon before heading out beyond my porch. I was … Read more
Clear and cool overnight, becoming overcast by midmorning. Rain started this afternoon and became heavy later in the evening. Last night when I stepped out, I noticed it was distinctly cooler relative to recent days. When I looked towards the sky, I could see stars. Although it remained clear overnight, and temperatures were in the … Read more
Thick clouds and rain, often heavy. Breezy. Temperatures early to 61F, but cooling later in the day. With gusty wind and rain overnight into this morning, I got up on the early side and headed out to see if any shearwaters or storm-petrels might have been blown in. I didn’t find anything like that on … Read more
Heavy overcast with periods of rain, heavy at times. Temperatures into the upper 50s and breezy (at least while I was out). I went out this morning to take care of the Gavan hill ibuttons. Before heading to the Pherson Street trailhead, I made a stop by the channel to check the gulls. A couple … Read more