Seward Avenue Epiphytes

Overcast with drizzle early in the day. Temperatures in the 40s. While working on my computer, I was surprised to see a vine weevil walking on it. I have no idea where it came from, though presumably it crawled up me to get to the computer. I’ve noticed several in the house over the past … Read more

Afternoon Break at Sealing Cove

Belted Kingfisher

Heavy clouds with occasional showers. A break in the clouds allowed some sun to shine through this afternoon. Temperatures in the 40s. I made it out for a drive this afternoon. My timing was good to catch a brief bit of nice light as the clouds broke enough for the sun to shine through. A … Read more

Starrigavan Forest

Lanky moss (Rhytidiadelphus loreus)

Overcast with periods of rain. Later in the day, showers were heavy with some graupel or hail mixed in at times. Moderate winds with gusts associated with showers later. Temperatures in the 40s. Outside time was limited to a drive out the road, and a short walk in the forest off the Starrigavan Campground. I’ve … Read more

January Walk Around Totem Park

Trumpeter Swans

Overcast with periods of rain. Temperatures in the 40s. It was the first day in over a week that I didn’t have observing. My outside time was somewhat limited. I went for a walk around Totem Park with Kitty. This was my first visit to the park in over a month. I would need to … Read more

Channel Birds and Swan Lake Plants

Channel View

Low clouds and occasional rain. Light winds. Temperatures in the 40s. Though clouds seemed lower today, the light felt brighter. I don’t mean it was bright day, but yesterday was so dim. After finishing up my radio show for tomorrow shortly after noon, I stopped at the channel. For some reason the scaups were right … Read more