WInter!!

It's a cold slightly snowy morning here, the first day of a long cold snap. Dana and I are gonna head out and catch some birds, the theory being that bird behavior changes a little in cold weather, making them easier to see (certain species).

I'll be back later with (hopefully) pics.

Mooelkey

I just learned of an old Alaska holiday tradition that was previously unknown to me. The Mooelkey

New Yard Birds

We got two new birds in the yard today. First a Bewick's Wren was at the suet feeder. I have never seen one at a feeder before. We are expecting a cold snap here so maybe it was getting some easy nutrition.

We also got four "myrtle" yellow-rumped warblers eating off the ground. I have seen the "Audubon" subspecies before, mostly in early spring, but the "Myrtles" were brand new to me.

Next post is bound to be music related.

Science: Hip Hop Minutae Pt. 1

I often have minor revelations while listening to hip hop regarding the origin or traceability of a given phrase, slang or sample. I will post them occasionally. This one came to me a couple of months ago and is a gem.

The guitar line of the Roots song "Rising Down" is copped exactly from "Music Man" by Masta Ace. Who can best this? I am laying down the gauntlet.