Month: February 2023

Beginning clear with clouds moving in from the north and west later in the afternoon. Temperatures not above freezing during the day. Light winds. Snow started falling very late. I spent part of the afternoon out and about. I did drive out to Silver Bay, but didn’t stop and take any pictures. There was only … Read more

Clear and cooler. Breezy, though less so than yesterday. Temperatures dropped down into the 20s overnight and at or just above freezing during the day. After lunch I went up Indian River to take care of the ibuttons. When snow is short-lived in town, it’s easy for me to forget about. I didn’t expect to … Read more

Clear and cool. Temperatures in the low 30s and gusty winds mostly out of the north. I drove out to Sawmill Cove this afternoon. I was curious of the wind would be raising williwaws. As it turned out, winds were fairly calm. I think they need a more easterly component to really show up strong … Read more

Overcast, becoming partly cloudy. Clearing in the late afternoon. Chilly winds out of the north starting in the afternoon. I made it out for some birding this afternoon. I spent time at ANB harbor watching to see if a Horned Puffin might come close (Connor saw one right by the dock yesterday). One puffin was … Read more

Overcast with occasional rain. Temperatures in the upper 30s and light winds. I went for a drive to check out birds for a bit this afternoon. It is Great Backyard Bird Count weekend. I had forgotten you’re supposed to submit lists with at least 15 minutes at a location, so most of what I’ve reported … Read more

Overcast and rain for much of the day. Temperatures near 40. Despite temperatures above freezing, there was a snow shower around midday. I held off heading out until later this afternoon. Around 4pm I walked down to the beach for low tide. The predicted was a -1.8ft around 6pm, but actual levels were 0.5ft or … Read more