Daily Observations

It’s been awhile since I managed to keep track of my daily observations, and in that time, Spring-like symptoms have definitely started to develop. There are several species of birds singing now, the herring fishery has taken place, more insects are flying about, many crocuses are blooming, several plant species are leafing out, blueberries are … Read more

Daily Observations

Sunday: I didn’t really get out today. Weather: Mostly overcast but a couple of sun breaks, temperatures were in the lower 40s. Monday: Connor was sick this morning, so I didn’t end up taking Rowan to preschool, they both stayed home. I did go for a walk through Totem Park to check the mail late … Read more

Daily Observations

Sunday: Took a relatively short walk to Totem Park. Weather: Overcast and warmer. Temperatures were in the mid-40s. A light breeze. Birds: I spent a couple of moments listening to a Raven call from the top of Fraser this afternoon. I was just barely able to hear a second Raven in the distance to the … Read more

Daily Observations

Sunday: Connor, Rowan, and I went down to Sage Beach for a little while early this afternoon. Weather: Overcast and cool. Other Notes: We found another caterpillar on the Sitka alders. I looked a bit more at the large beach log and found quite a few more fruiting Black Reflecting Cup fungi. Tuesday: Weather: Overcast … Read more

Daily Observations

Sunday: I went for a relatively short walk up Indian River Valley today. I did not have a lot of time, and walked up to the bench muskeg. After sitting on the bench for a bit, I decided to make my way to the big pine muskeg. The snow was still fairly deep in places, … Read more

Daily Observations

Sunday: I did not spend too much time outside except for playing a game of ultimate frisbee in two feet of snow. That it was a lot of fun, though running in deep snow is a bit strenuous. Weather: It warmed up late yesterday and through the night. Today there was light rain with temperatures … Read more