4 Dec/16

Interesting morning walk with the dog. We go out around 0645, and by now it is still dark - not even false dawn. While out, heard what may have been a raven, or just a hoarse crow. Don't know if ravens are active at night, but this bird was certainly doing something before the sun came up. Possibly the lights of the city are enough for them to move around. Rabbit and squirrel tracks in the overnight snow (just a dusting).

Couple of days ago, saw a large flock of geese (probably Canada geese) high and heading south. Again, I was in the Parker bush, and couldn't see if they went to the river or not. Given the height they were travelling, I doubt they stopped so soon.

It's been grey, and mild, even into December. Haven't gotten much over 0C, or below -5C for a week or two. No sign of the river freezing yet, though smaller rivers entering the Red may be frozen to some extent.

Julkaistu joulukuu 4, 2016 03:26 IP. käyttäjältä mamestraconfigurata