Category Archives: Looking Upward

Funnel Clouds Can be Trouble

Posted on March 9, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

Funnel Clouds Can be Trouble A funnel shaped cloud is a sign of rotational winds aloft. Here in the Northeast, funnel clouds are rare. A least in my years outdoors. And they typically don’t last long, a minute or two … Continue reading →

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The Magnificent Frigate

Posted on January 16, 2025 by Ed Mitchell

The Magnificent Frigate I’m not a serious “birder” yet I do like watching them over the water. Here in New England the biggest and wildest of the bunch has to be the Northern Gannet. Totally amazing. And their presence marks … Continue reading →

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Rain in the Winter Woods

Posted on January 17, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

Rain in the Winter Woods After a rain, the winter woods are a visual feast, a great time to break out your camera. Under gray skies, subtle earth hues intertwine in a quilt of tweed. Overhead bare tree limbs collide … Continue reading →

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Sunset on the Flats can be your Reward

Posted on July 15, 2018 by Ed Mitchell

Sunset on the Flats can be your Reward: Back on Friday we decided to give those “tailing” reds another try.  No the conditions weren’t right, far from it, but its better to be on the water than sitting home on … Continue reading →

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The Solar Eclipse has Arrived

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Ed Mitchell

The Solar Eclipse has Arrived: Okay, today is the day. The solar eclipse has arrived. Here in Connecticut were not directly in the path, but we should see some effect, although its very cloudy where I’m at. Its scheduled to … Continue reading →

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