Turkey Vulture - David Mathre Photography

Monday (21-March-2022) — New Jersey

Springtime Nature in New Jersey.

Birds of the day viewed in the backyard: Mourning Dove, Turkey Vulture, Dark-eyed Junco. The Turkey Vultures were soaring in the late afternoon thermals looking for a meal.

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

Turkey Vultures in Flight. Individual images in the slideshow are available in my PhotoShelter Gallery.

Purple Crocus and Forsythia flowers. Now that it is officially spring, the Forsythia shrubs have started turning bright yellow.

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

Daily Electric Energy Used (70.3 kWh) from Sense. Daily Solar Electric Energy Produced (64.9 kWh) from Sense. Sunny. Deficit of 5.4 kWh. The solar panels are almost producing more power than I am using. Soon, I will be able to start growing things outside and will be able to turn off the indoor hydroponic units.

Sunday (20-March-2022) — New Jersey

First Day of Spring. Nature in New Jersey.

Bird of the day viewed in the backyard: Turkey Vulture, American Crow. 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 indoor hydroponic garden 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.

Other indoor hydroponic garden flowers include a Pink Poppy flower (day 3), and Icelandic Poppy, Turkish Tulip Poppy, Calendula, and Celosia flower buds about to open.

Indoor Hydroponic Flowers and Plants about to Bloom. Individual images in the slideshow are available in my PhotoShelter Gallery.

Backyard Daffodil and Purple Crocus flowers.

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

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

Daily Electric Energy Used (66.4 kWh) from Sense. Daily Solar Electric Energy Produced (30.3 kWh) from Sense. Sun and clouds. Deficit of 36.1 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.

Weeky Electric Energy Used (508 kWh) from Sense. Weekly Solar Electric Energy Produced (319 kWh) from Sense. Deficit of 189 kWh.

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.

Sunday (13-March-2022) — New Jersey

Wintertime Nature in New Jersey.

Birds of the day viewed in the backyard, at the birdfeeder and on the patio: Turkey Vulture, Blue Jay, Dark-eyed Junco, Northern Cardinal.

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

Turkey Vultures in a tree. Individual images in the slideshow are available in my PhotoShelter Gallery.

The day after it snowed in March. Monochrome images, Trolls, Animal Tracks (rabbit and fox), a frozen birdbath fountain, and the Mailbox with frozen red chili Santa.

Snowy 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 nearly ready to open. The bud first appeared about 2 days ago. The last time it took almost twice as long (124 days) for an indoor hydroponic poppy flower 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. Image taken with a Leica CL Camera and Sigma 70 mm f/2.8 macro lens. (David J Mathre)

Daily Electric Energy Used (106.7 kWh) from Sense. Daily Solar Electric Energy Produced (14.2 kWh) from Sense. Solar panels partially covered with snow. Deficit of 92.5 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.

Weekly Electric Energy Used (595 kWh) from Sense. Daily Solar Electric Energy Produced (216 kWh) from Sense. Deficit of 379 kWh.

Saturday (05-March-2022) — New Jersey

Wintertime Nature in New Jersey.

Birds of the day viewed in the backyard, at the birdfeeder and on the patio: Mourning Dove, Turkey Vulture, Downy Woodpecker, Black-capped Chickadee, Tufted Titmouse, Dark-eyed Junco, Northern Cardinal.

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

A second California Poppy flower opened in the indoor hydroponic garden. This one is yellow. At least three more flowers are about to bloom.

California Poppy. (David J Mathre) — Yellow and Red California Poppy. Image taken with a Leica SL2 camera and 90-280 mm lens. (David J Mathre)

Daily Electric Energy Used (92.2 kWh) from Sense. Daily Solar Electric Energy Produced (40.8 kWh) from Sense. Sun and clouds. Deficit of 51.4 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.