Monthly Archives: September 2023

Cloudbow & glory

Posted on September 26, 2023 by Alistair

  I no longer travel much by plane, so my opportunity to see cloudbows and glories is not great. But last week, I flew to the Coast, and for most of the way the plane was above a thick layer … Continue reading →

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White-tail suckling

Posted on September 17, 2023 by Alistair

  There are many white-tailed deer in the valley and they are, on the whole, quite visible. Yet there are some things that one rarely sees: rutting, mating, birth, and suckling. It is probably not that the deer has a … Continue reading →

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Exotropia in bears

Posted on September 15, 2023 by Alistair

  The word, exotropia, is not found in my computer dictionary. But it is found clearly on the web (e.g., wikipedia). It describes the situation were one’s two eyes, rather than looking at the same thing, are deviated outwards. In … Continue reading →

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Grizzly & Kokanee

Posted on September 11, 2023 by Alistair

  A (female?) grizzly bear wandered by and began feeding on Kokanee salmon. Before wandering off, it had eaten perhaps a dozen Kokanee. A few days ago, I looked at black bears eating Kokanee. I think the grizzly bear was … Continue reading →

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Bears in Park

Posted on September 7, 2023 by Alistair

  Bears have arrived at Kokanee Creek Park. Usually, it is earlier, but while black bears have been here for a few days, they seem to be a bit late this year. Well, it was a good huckleberry season at … Continue reading →

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