Monthly Archives: May 2007

Unusual Tornado Warning

We had tornado warnings for my county earlier this evening which is highly and most unusual for my area.  A small batch of strong thunderstorms was headed directly my way from the northwest and I watched them coming in on the weather radar.  I got busy … Continue reading

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Gray Whale Not So Lucky

A young, 41-foot female gray whale washed ashore at Seal Rock, OR a few days ago.  The whale has a large cyst and various body samples were taken to determine the cause of death, if possible.  Someone unauthorized took parts from the whale … Continue reading

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Downy Woodpeckers Change Color

We have Downy Woodpecker pairs coming to the feeders and nesting nearby.  There is one particular male who comes often and all of the white feathers on his body are stained a deep yellow.  I think this is from pollen.  I wondered if it could … Continue reading

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Long Live Delta and Dawn!

I hope they make it out into the ocean and continue their journey.  I hope the Sacramento Whales live long lives.  I hope their wounds heal and Delta goes on to birth many more calves.  I hope they stay away from sonar … Continue reading

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Sacramento Whales Renew Hope

I have to say the antibiotics given to Delta and Dawn appear to have helped to make a difference, at least for the time being.  Antibiotics can be very useful in life or death situations.  If they make it back to the … Continue reading

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Sacramento Whales Like Sundays

I think I know why the whales have moved south on two consecutive Sunday afternoons at approximately the same time.  I think they had some help from a certain group of unseen helpers who regularly meet on Sunday afternoons.  Not … Continue reading

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Sacramento Whales Are Moving

The whales began moving south about 2 PM PST and passed under the Rio Vista Bridge while it was down to let traffic across.  As of 5:15 PM they were about 8 miles south of the bridge.

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Red Fox Symbology

It is natural for me to look beyond the surface of things so when the red foxes began appearing in the yard which I wrote about thrice earlier I immediately sought the deeper meaning.  Foxes are known to be cunning and sly and they also … Continue reading

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Sacramento Whales – Is Time Running Out?

I’d say the mood is somber concerning Delta and Dawn.  The marine biologists are benefiting because they have been doing tests on the whales and administering antibiotic drugs which gives them experience with wild whales.  Delta and Dawn are not so wild anymore and their … Continue reading

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Sacramento Whales in for a Busy Weekend

The next plan is to use fire hoses spraying water above and below the water’s surface to cause the whales to move south.  They also want to shoot antibiotics into the whales.  I still think something is going on underwater at … Continue reading

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