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 (15-March-2021) — New Jersey

Wintertime Backyard Nature in New Jersey.

Visitors to the birdfeeder and backyard: Black-capped Chickadee, Tufted Titmouse, Carolina Wren, House Finch, Dark-eyed Junco, White-throated Sparrow, Northern Cardinal.


Daily backyard visitors. Individual images in the slideshow are available in my PhotoShelter Gallery.

Still the only wildflowers in bloom are the Purple Crocuses and Snow Drops. Waiting on the Daffodils and Tulips.


Purple Crocuses and Snow Drops Individual images in the slideshow are available in my PhotoShelter Gallery.

Daily Electric Energy Used (69.9 kWh) from Sense. Daily Solar Electric Energy Produced (63.3 kWh) from Sense and SolSystems. Sunny all day, but colder outside. The Geothermal HVAC system was on. A deficit of 6.6 kWh.