So far, December is following the pattern set by October and November: quiet and dry, thawing during the day and freezing up overnight.
Starting Monday, the dark month earns its nickname with 4:20pm sunsets - the earliest of the year - for about a week. And then ... they start getting later again.
Could spring be far behind? It's probably too soon to ask that.
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Larry also mentioned it's almost Christmas Bird Count time again; you can find a lot of information about the Count and how you can take part in our area by checking out these links on Audubon's website.
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Credit ©Lisa Johnson