Geocaching and Birding

Evening at Thimbleberry Lake

Thick overcast and periods of rain. Breezy at times. Temperatures in the 50s. Looking out the window this morning, all I could see was flat gray beyond the closer trees. Gavan Hill was obscured by low clouds. They did finally lift in the afternoon. We’re ending the month with more than twice the normal rainfall. … Read more

Japonski Island and Swan Lake

Yellow Pond-lily (Nuphar polysepala)

Overcast with rain through much of the day. Temperatures in the 50s. Yet another day of May rain made it easy to stay inside and work on things. I did get out this afternoon for a bit. After delivering a couple of boxes out the road, I went by Starrigavan. The tide was up. I … Read more

Back to Blue Lake Road

Cross Mountain

Overcast and wet through the early afternoon. Some breaks in the clouds and a little sun this evening. Temperatures in the 50s. The rain made it easy to stay inside through much of the day. I did make it out later this afternoon. Before heading out I finally wrote up my long-term ibutton temperature logging … Read more

Evening Cross Trail Loop

Three-leaf Goldthread (Coptis trifolia)

Overcast with some sun late this afternoon into early evening. Rain late. Temperatures in the 50s. I went for a walk early this evening. It was timed nicely for some sun. However, by the time I got out, I only had an hour before I needed to be back home for a call. I went … Read more

Early Summer Observations

Beach Greens (Honckenya peploides)

Overcast, breezy. Temperatures in the 50s. I made brief trips outside today. I heard baby chickadees from the nest box when I stepped out this morning, and saw the parents coming and going regularly when I was in the kitchen this afternoon. On the porch this morning I saw my first labrador carpet (Xanthorhoe labradorensis) … Read more