On a Lifelong Journey to Learn my Place
Somewhat similar in form and coloring to their relative the robin, the varied thrushes spend the winter quietly foraging in the forest. My observations so far are that they seem to travel mostly in small groups of 3-6, although on occasion I have seen larger flocks. I most commonly see them flying on or near … Read more
There were some skunk cabbage near the chapel showing a little bit of new green.
A few days ago Melissa, Connor, and I walked along the flume during a morning stroll. I noticed there were fish swimming about that looked like they were about 6-10 inches long. This seems large for salmon fry, so I wonder if they were salmon that did not migrate to the ocean or maybe trout.
This morning it looked like the snow level was about the same as yesterday (below 2000 feet). By noon the snow level had dropped and it was snowing in town. The snow was not accumulating on the ground, however. It appeared that snow was accumulating in the trees at around 200 feet elevation. The forecast … Read more
I have seen winter wrens flitting about in the brush all winter. I have also frequently heard them making a short chirping call. This morning, for the first time this year, I heard them singing. I wonder if this means they are getting ready to defend territory, win mates, and nest.
After a few days of sunny moderate weather in the 40’s, it has gotten cloudy, cooled off a bit and is now rainy. Today was one of only a handful this winter where snow could be seen on the trees along the whole of Gavan Ridge. It appears the snow level is below 2000 feet, … Read more