Lunar Eclipse

A couple of pictures of the lunar eclipse earlier this week, veiled by a hazy nimbus. That's a planet (not sure which one) barely visible in the lower left of the later picture.

Critter Blogging of a Sort

Heard a house finch today in the Arboretum. Yes, I know they're an invasive species, but in the city they are one of the first signs of impending spring. It's a real pleasure to hear their sweet, trilling song. The sun's intensity is markedly stronger and the buds on the trees are getting fatter. Winter may be only half done, but that means it's on the wane.