Sunday, 14 October 2012

Fresh Snow

Mount Torlesse at 7.39 this morning

Yesterday's storm left snow right down to the foothills.

Saturday, 13 October 2012

Waxeyes

Waxeyes through a rain-wet window
Another cold, wet day.  The waxeyes are back for the apple.

Friday, 12 October 2012

Nor'wester Effects

Clouds at 7.21am, with the Torlesse Range partly obscured by trees in the centre at the foot of the photo.

Mount Torlesse 9.29am


The nor'wester produces many different effects in the sky and on the mountains.

Thursday, 11 October 2012

Mount Torlesse

Mount Torlesse at 9.36am

Wednesday, 10 October 2012

Mountain Mood Change


Mount Torlesse at 7am
Back Peak and Otarama at 4.14pm

Tuesday, 9 October 2012

Snow on the Foothills

Fresh snow down to the foothills, but the mountains are still hidden.  11.40am

Monday, 8 October 2012

Zosterops lateralis, Waxeyes

Waxeyes, Zosterops lateralis, aka silvereye
A cold, wet day.  The waxeyes rely on food I put out on days like this.  There is competition from birds that come to challenge the residents.