Tuesday (03-May-2022) — New Jersey

Springtime Nature in New Jersey.

Birds of the day viewed in the backyard: Mourning Dove, Downy Woodpecker, Blue Jay, Black-capped Chickadee, Gray Catbird, Eastern Bluebird, American Robin, House Finch, American Goldfinch, Chipping Sparrow, Baltimore Oriole, Red-winged Blackbird, Rose-breasted Grossbeak. The Baltimore Oriole and Gray Catbirds were attracted to an orange, and grapefruit.


Birds of the day. Individual images in the slideshow are available in my PhotoShelter Gallery.


Baltimore Oriole. Individual images in the slideshow are available in my PhotoShelter Gallery.


Birds of the day. Individual images in the slideshow are available in my PhotoShelter Gallery.

Daily Electric Energy Used (58.2 kWh) from Sense. Daily Solar Electric Energy Produced (62.5 kWh) from Sense. Clouds then sun. Surplus of 4.3 kWh.

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Monday (02-May-2022) — New Jersey

Springtime Nature in New Jersey.

Birds of the day viewed in the backyard: Downy Woodpecker, American Crow, House Finch, Chipping Sparrow, Northern Cardinal.


Birds of the day. Individual images in the slideshow are available in my PhotoShelter Gallery.

Daily Electric Energy Used (63.4 kWh) from Sense. Daily Solar Electric Energy Produced (21.5 kWh) from Sense. Cloudy and rain. Deficit of 41.9 kWh.

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Sunday (01-May-2022) — New Jersey

Springtime Nature in New Jersey.

Birds of the day viewed in the backyard: Mourning Dove, Downy Woodpecker, Black-capped Chickadee, House Finch, Chipping Sparrow, Dark-eyed Junco, Brown-headed Cowbird. eBird indicates that the Dark-eyed Junco is rare for this location and date. One of the Dark-eyed Junco’s didn’t leave with the others. It appears to have an injured wing.


Birds of the day. Individual images in the slideshow are available in my PhotoShelter Gallery.

Daily Electric Energy Used (69.0 kWh) from Sense. Daily Solar Electric Energy Produced (75.5 kWh) from Sense. Sun then clouds. Surplus of 6.5 kWh.

Weekly Electric Energy Used (487 kWh) from Sense. Weekly Solar Electric Energy Produced (446 kWh) from Sense. Deficit of 41 kWh.

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Saturday (30-April-2022) — New Jersey

Springtime Nature in New Jersey.

Birds of the day viewed in the backyard: Blue Jay, House Finch, Chipping Sparrow, White-throated Sparrow, Brown-headed Cowbird.


Birds of the day. Individual images in the slideshow are available in my PhotoShelter Gallery.

Daily Electric Energy Used (73.9 kWh) from Sense. Daily Solar Electric Energy Produced (87.2 kWh) from Sense. Sunny. Surplus of 13.3 kWh.

Monthly Electric Energy Used (2160 kWh) from Sense. Monthly Solar Electric Energy Produced (1665 kWh) from Sense. Deficit of 13.3 kWh.

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Friday (29-April-2022) — New Jersey

Springtime Nature in New Jersey.

Birds of the day viewed in the backyard: Mourning Dove, Downy Woodpecker, Blue Jay, American Crow, Black-capped Chickadee, American Robin, House Finch, Chipping Sparrow, Dark-eyed Junco, White-throated Sparrow, Red-winged Blackbird, Brown-headed Cowbird, Northern Cardinal, Rose-breasted Grosbeak. First Rose-breasted Grosbeak for the season. The Dark-eyed Junco is listed as “rare” for this location at this time. It appears that one of the wings is injured and didn’t leave with the other Junco’s. It is able to find food, shelter, and water on my patio.


Birds of the day. Individual images in the slideshow are available in my PhotoShelter Gallery.


Birds of the day. Individual images in the slideshow are available in my PhotoShelter Gallery.

Daily Electric Energy Used (73.9 kWh) from Sense. Daily Solar Electric Energy Produced (87.2 kWh) from Sense. Sunny. Surplus of 13.3 kWh.

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