Friday (18-March-2022) — New Jersey

Wintertime Nature in New Jersey.

Birds of the day viewed in the backyard: Dark-eyed Junco. The birds seem to be avoiding the patio and birdfeeder.


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

The first indoor hydroponic Pink Poppy flower bloomed this morning. This was only 60 days since I planted the seeds (Red Poppy from American Meadows). The last time I tried this it took 125 days for the Red Poppy flowers to bloom. I was able to capture the opening (and a selfie) for a time-lapse video using a Laowa 24 mm f/14 macro probe lens. At a couple of points you can see a spider wandering around on the flower.


Pink Poppy Flower. Individual images in the slideshow are available in my PhotoShelter Gallery.

The California Poppies (Red, Orange, Yellow, Pink-White) continue to bloom in Farm-01L and Farm-08L.


California Poppy Flowers. Individual images in the slideshow are available in my PhotoShelter Gallery.

Backyard Daffodil and Purple Crocus flowers.


Daffodil and Purple Crocus flowers in my Backyard. Individual images in the slideshow are available in my PhotoShelter Gallery.

Daily Electric Energy Used (69.8 kWh) from Sense. Daily Solar Electric Energy Produced (59.0 kWh) from Sense. Sunny. Deficit of 10.8 kWh. I should note that the Solar monitoring from SolSystem via Locus Energy stopped working since the Locus LG-120 meter uses 3G cellular to connect. ATT has turned off 3G cellular.

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Thursday (17-March-2022) — New Jersey

Wintertime Nature in New Jersey.

Birds of the day viewed in the backyard, patio, and birdfeeder: Downy Woodpecker, Eastern Bluebird, Dark-eyed Junco.


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

Daily Electric Energy Used (70.9 kWh) from Sense. Daily Solar Electric Energy Produced (10.7 kWh) from Sense. Clouds and rain. Deficit of 60.1 kWh. I should note that the Solar monitoring from SolSystem via Locus Energy stopped working since the Locus LG-120 meter uses 3G cellular to connect. ATT has turned off 3G cellular.

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Wednesday (16-March-2022) — New Jersey

Wintertime Nature in New Jersey.

Birds of the day viewed in the backyard: Mourning Dove, Turkey Vulture, American Robin. The birds seem to be avoiding the patio and birdfeeder.


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

The California Poppies (Red, Orange, Yellow, Pink-White) are blooming in Farm-01L and Farm-08L.


California Poppy Flowers. Individual images in the slideshow are available in my PhotoShelter Gallery.

Outdoor Daffodil, Snow Drop, Purple Crocus, and Vinca Minor flowers. The Purple Crocuses and some of the Daffodils are in my backyard.


Daffodils. Individual images in the slideshow are available in my PhotoShelter Gallery.


Purple Crocus. Individual images in the slideshow are available in my PhotoShelter Gallery.


Snow Drop and Vinca Minor flowers. Individual images in the slideshow are available in my PhotoShelter Gallery.

Daily Electric Energy Used (69.8 kWh) from Sense. Daily Solar Electric Energy Produced (58.9 kWh) from Sense. Sunny. Deficit of 10.9 kWh. I should note that the Solar monitoring from SolSystem via Locus Energy stopped working since the Locus LG-120 meter uses 3G cellular to connect. ATT has turned off 3G cellular.

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Tuesday (15-March-2022) — New Jersey

Wintertime Nature in New Jersey.

Birds of the day viewed in the backyard, at the birdfeeder and on the patio: Dark-eyed Junco.


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

The California Poppies (Red, Orange, Yellow, Pink-White) are blooming in Farm-01L and Farm-08L. Time-lapse video of a Yellow California Poppy opening and closing.


California Poppy Flowers. Individual images in the slideshow are available in my PhotoShelter Gallery.

Outdoor Daffodil, Snow Drop, and Purple Crocus flowers. Some of the Daffodils are in my backyard along the road.


Daffodils. Individual images in the slideshow are available in my PhotoShelter Gallery.


Purple Crocus and Snow Drop Flowers. Individual images in the slideshow are available in my PhotoShelter Gallery.

Daily Electric Energy Used (84.0 kWh) from Sense. Daily Solar Electric Energy Produced (55.4 kWh) from Sense. Sunny. Deficit of 28.6 kWh. I should note that the Solar monitoring from SolSystem via Locus Energy stopped working since the Locus LG-120 meter uses 3G cellular to connect. ATT has turned off 3G cellular.

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Monday (14-March-2022) — New Jersey

Wintertime Nature in New Jersey.

Birds of the day viewed in the backyard, at the birdfeeder and on the patio: Dark-eyed Junco, Song Sparrow.


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

The California Poppies (Red, Orange, Yellow, Pink-White) are blooming in Farm-01L and Farm-08L. Also a Red Poppy bud. The bud first appeared about 3 days ago. It is still drooping down so not quite ready to open.


California Poppy Flowers. Individual images in the slideshow are available in my PhotoShelter Gallery.

Poppy Bud. (David J Mathre)
Poppy Flower Bud. Indoor hydroponic garden. Red Poppy Flower Bud (day 4). Indoor hydroponic garden. Image taken with a Leica SL2s camera and Laowa 24 mm f/14 macro proble lens.(David J Mathre)

Daily Electric Energy Used (84.0 kWh) from Sense. Daily Solar Electric Energy Produced (55.4 kWh) from Sense. Sunny. Deficit of 28.6 kWh. I should note that the Solar monitoring from SolSystem via Locus Energy stopped working since the Locus LG-120 meter uses 3G cellular to connect. ATT has turned off 3G cellular.

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