This seemed like a very long day!  It started out with beautiful weather. It ended with beautiful weather. We drove past miles and miles of beautiful, snow covered, fields. But, Continue Reading →

The lights were on, but no one was home! It started out as a beautiful day, with lots of sunshine. So, the lights were on in the lower part of Continue Reading →

The Eagles take the day!  The total mileage on this survey route is 112 miles. We actually drove over 135 miles because we really wanted to find a Snowy Owl! Continue Reading →

Today’s Raptor Ramblings might have more rambling than raptors.  But, some days are like that!  Today turned out to be a very unique day, for more than one reason.  But, Continue Reading →

Today was a day for American Kestrels!  If we could count every AMKE that was seen, the count would have totaled 14.  However, six of them were sitting on power Continue Reading →

As we turn up Pine Canyon, Amanda says, “The weather looks a little ‘iffy’ up ahead.” “Looks like heavy clouds up towards Waterville,” I answer. “Yep!” I pull over to Continue Reading →

Today’s survey got started a little late.  The tire pressure light on my car told me that the air in one of my tires was low.  I didn’t think it Continue Reading →

It is snowing at home as we prepare to take off for our survey. Not a good sign! However, upon checking the WSDOT road cams, the weather looks relatively clear Continue Reading →

This was a day for sighting Falcons! My house was engulfed in fog this morning, but a look at the WADOT cameras showed clear skies up on the plateau. Sure Continue Reading →