Thursday (14-April-2022) — New Jersey

Springtime Nature in New Jersey.

Birds of the day viewed in the backyard: Mourning Dove, Black-capped Chickadee, Tufted Titmouse, House Finch, Brown-headed Cowbird.


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

Indoor hydroponic flowers of the day. Orange, yellow and white Iceland Poppy (Papaver nudicaule). Red, Pink, White with Pink Trim Corn Poppy (Papaver Rhoeas). Red Turkish Tulip Poppy (Papaver glaucum).


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


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


Turkish Tulip Poppy. Individual images in the slideshow are available in my PhotoShelter Gallery.

Lady Beetles and Stink Bugs have awakened after their indoor hibernation and now that it is warmer want to get outside.


Indoor Lady Beetle and Stink Bug. Individual images in the slideshow are available in my PhotoShelter Gallery.

Daily Electric Energy Used (65.0 kWh) from Sense. Daily Solar Electric Energy Produced (59.2 kWh) from Sense. Sunny with some clouds in the afternoon. Deficit of 5.8 kWh.

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Wednesday (13-April-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.


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

Indoor hydroponic flowers of the day. Orange, Yellow and white Iceland Poppy (Papaver nudicaule). Pink and White with Pink Trim Corn Poppy (Papaver Rhoeas). Red Turkish Tulip Poppy (Papaver glaucum).

Red Turkish Tulip Poppy. (David J Mathre)
Red Turkish Tulip Poppy (Papaver glaucum). Indoor hydroponic garden. Image taken with a Leica CL camera and Sigma 70 mm f/2.8 macro lens. (David J Mathre)


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


Pink and White with Pink Trim Corn Poppy. 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 (66.1 kWh) from Sense. Sunny. Deficit of 3.7kWh.

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Tuesday (12-April-2022) — New Jersey

Springtime Nature in New Jersey.

Birds of the day viewed in the backyard: Downy Woodpecker, Blue Jay, Black-capped Chickadee, Tufted Titmouse, House Finch, Chipping Sparrow, Dark-eyed Junco, Brown-headed Cowbird, Northern Cardinal.


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

Indoor hydroponic flowers of the day. Orange, Yellow and white Iceland Poppy (Papaver nudicaule). Pink Corn Poppy (Papaver Rhoeas). Red Turkish Tulip Poppy (Papaver glaucum).

Pink Corn Poppy. (David J Mathre)
Pink Corn Poppy (Papaver rhoeas). Indoor hydroponic garden. Image taken with a Leica CL camera and Sigma 70 mm f/2.8 macro lens. (David J Mathre)


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


Turkish Tulip Poppy. Individual images in the slideshow are available in my PhotoShelter Gallery.

Outdoor flowers of the day. Many Daffodils still blooming. Several other flowers/wildflowers in the yard including Claytonia virginica (?), an unidentified tiny white flower, Blue-eyed Grass, Grape Hyacinth, Lilac (buds soon to flower).


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


Outdoor Springtime Flowers and Wildflowers. Individual images in the slideshow are available in my PhotoShelter Gallery.

Daily Electric Energy Used (71.9 kWh) from Sense. Daily Solar Electric Energy Produced (67.7 kWh) from Sense. Sunny. Deficit of 4.2 kWh.

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Monday (11-April-2022) — New Jersey

Springtime Nature in New Jersey.

Birds of the day viewed in the backyard: Mourning Dove, Turkey Vulture, Downy Woodpecker, Black-capped Chickadee, House Finch, Dark-eyed Junco, Brown-headed Cowbird, Northern Cardinal.


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

Indoor hydroponic flowers of the day. Pink and white California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica). Pink Corn Poppy (Papaver rhoeas). Orange, Yellow and white Iceland Poppy (Papaver nudicaule). Red Turkish Tulip Poppy (Papaver glaucum).


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


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


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


Turkish Tulip Poppy. Individual images in the slideshow are available in my PhotoShelter Gallery.

Daily Electric Energy Used (75.7 kWh) from Sense. Daily Solar Electric Energy Produced (74.7 kWh) from Sense. Sunny. Deficit of 1.0 kWh.

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Sunday (10-April-2022) — New Jersey

Springtime Nature in New Jersey.

Birds of the day viewed in the backyard: House Finch, Chipping Sparrow, Dark-eyed Junco, Brown-headed Cowbird, Northern Cardinal.


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

Indoor hydroponic flowers of the day. Pink and white California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica). Pink Corn Poppy (Papaver rhoeas). Yellow and white Iceland Poppy (Papaver nudicaule). Red Turkish Tulip Poppy (Papaver glaucum).


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


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


Corn and Turkish Tulip Poppy. Individual images in the slideshow are available in my PhotoShelter Gallery.

Daily Electric Energy Used (74.4 kWh) from Sense. Daily Solar Electric Energy Produced (37.6 kWh) from Sense. Clouds and a bit of sun. Deficit of 36.8 kWh.

Weekly Electric Energy Used (527 kWh) from Sense. Weekly Solar Electric Energy Produced (276 kWh) from Sense. Deficit of 251 kWh.

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