A Great Trip Needs An Extraordinary Destination ...Hallo Bay? ABSOLUTELY

Monday, February 6, 2012

Weather: Monday 02.06.12

February Weather Report
Hallo Bay * Homer
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Homer~Kachemak Bay  (offline)
Homer Birdcam 


HOMER
Lat/Lon: 59.7° N 151.5° W
Weather Conditions:   Today partly cloudy, becoming mostly clear tonight. Temperatures: 15F to 30F (-9.4c to -1.1c)   
Visibility:   10 miles  
Ceiling:   5,000'  
Wind:   NE 10 to 20 mph  
Barometric Pressure:   30.00 Steady  
Outside Humidity:   73%  
Tigger Forecast:   more cold and snow ~ snuggled up warm! 
Actual Sunrise:   9:06 AM AKST  
Actual Sunset:   5:34 PM  
Civil Twilight Sunrise:   8:21 AM  
Civil Twilight Sunset:   6:19 PM  
Moon Rise:   4:48 PM  
Moon Set:   8:10 AM  
Moon:   Waxing Gibbous, 99% of Moon illuminated  
Length of Visible Daylight:   9h 58m  
Length of Day:   8h 27m  
Tomorrow will be 5m 4s longer      
THIS DATE IN ALASKA HISTORY:   February 6, 1887 -
Ernest Gruening, territorial governor and one of Alaska's first two senators, was born in New York City
AURORA FORECAST:   Quiet (1)  
AURORA LIVECAM
METEOR SHOWERS:   Lyrids: April 21~22  

HALLO BAY
58º 34’10.10 N, 153º 53’57.58 W
Weather Conditions:   Mostly cloudy with scattered rain and snow showers. Temperatures: 25F to 40F (-3.9c to 4.4c).  Wind today SE 10 to 25 mph, with gusts to 45 mph. Tonight wind will be E 5 to 20 mph  
Actual Sunrise: 9:21 AM AKST    
Actual Sunset:   5:49 PM  
Civil Twilight Sunrise:   8:36 AM  
Civil Twilight Sunset:   6:35 PM  
Moon Rise:   5:05 PM  
Moon Set:   8:25 AM  
Have a Safe Day!


HALLO BAY BIRD LIST • ALASKA BIRDS
KACHEMAK BAY BIRDING • SHOREBIRD FESTIVAL


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Sunday, February 5, 2012

After the Storm!

Some of you have asked: "Has the weather been bad there in Homer?" 


...well, take a look!

This is right up to the bottom of our deck. We could step off the deck and right into a huge drift of snow!

This is our fence ...well, it used to be a fence! It's down there somewhere.


Those are some mighty impressive icicles ...the kind that if they fell, they could do a lot of damage to somebody or something.


Close up view.



Yup...it's cold!
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Homer Alaska in early February 2012


Homer ~ Alaska


In the depths of winter
I finally learned
there was in me
 an invincible summer.
ALBERT CAMUS


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Weather: Sunday 02.05.12

February Weather Report
Hallo Bay * Homer
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Homer~Kachemak Bay (offline - grr-r-r!)
Homer Birdcam 


HOMER
Lat/Lon: 59.7° N 151.5° W
Weather Conditions:   Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain and snow around Kachemak Bay, with scattered snow showers in other areas. Temperatures: low 20F to mid 30F (-6.7c to 1.7c)  
Visibility:   10 miles  
Ceiling:   3,400'  
Wind:   NE 10 to 20 mph, with gusts to 30 along the inlet. Tonight NE to 15 mph, except E 10 to 25 mph around Kachemak Bay  
Barometric Pressure:   29.73 Steady  
Outside Humidity:   85%  
Tigger Forecast:   cold and snowy! 
Actual Sunrise:   9:09 AM AKST  
Actual Sunset:   5:31 PM  
Civil Twilight Sunrise:   8:23 AM  
Civil Twilight Sunset:   6:17 PM  
Moon Rise:   3:23 PM  
Moon Set:   7:49 AM  
Moon:   Waxing Gibbous, 95% of Moon illuminated  
Length of Visible Daylight:   9h 54m  
Length of Day:   8h 22m  
Tomorrow will be 5m 4s longer      
THIS DATE IN ALASKA HISTORY:   February 5, 1956 -
The delegates to the Constitutional Convention at Fairbanks adopted a constitution for an as yet unauthorized State of Alaska
AURORA FORECAST:   Quiet (1)  
AURORA LIVECAM
METEOR SHOWERS:   Lyrids: April 21~22 (mark your calendars for this next event)

HALLO BAY
58º 34’10.10 N, 153º 53’57.58 W
Weather Conditions:   Mostly cloudy with scattered rain and snow showers. Areas of blowing snow. Temperatures:  26F to 40F (-3.3c to 4.4c). Wind: E 15 to 35 mph, with gusts to 55 mph  
Actual Sunrise:   9:23 AM AKST  
Actual Sunset:   5:47 PM  
Civil Twilight Sunrise:   8:38 AM  
Civil Twilight Sunset:   6:32 PM  
Moon Rise:   3:39 PM  
Moon Set:   8:03 AM  
Have a Safe Day!


HALLO BAY BIRD LIST • ALASKA BIRDS
KACHEMAK BAY BIRDING • SHOREBIRD FESTIVAL


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Saturday, February 4, 2012

Marian Call "Anchorage"


It's Official!
The talented MARIAN CALL, an Alaska lady,
will be adding her wonderful voice to
Hallo Bay's 11th Annual Duck and Dessert party,
which kicks off Homer's Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival
on May 9th.

We think her "Anchorage" is one of her nicest songs:


Or enjoy her slightly humorous:
"I Wish I Were A Real Alaska Girl"

Her website:  CLICK HERE
    Her music:  CLICK HERE 

CLICK HERE for more Festival information

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Weather: Saturday 02.04.12

February Weather Report
Hallo Bay * Homer
Webcams:  Live 24/7
Homer~Kachemak Bay (offline)
Homer Birdcam 


HOMER
Lat/Lon: 59.7° N 151.5° W
Weather Conditions:   Partly sunny, then partly cloudy in the afternoon, becoming mostly cloudy in the evening. Temperatures: 10F to 25F (-12.2c to -3.9c)  
Visibility:   10 miles  
Ceiling:   15,000'  
Wind:   NE 10 to 15 mph. Around Kachemak Bay: E 10 to 25 mph  
Barometric Pressure:   30.08 Rising  
Outside Humidity:   84%  
Tigger Forecast:   cold! ...kitty snoozing in a warm spot  
Actual Sunrise:   9:11 AM AKST  
Actual Sunset:   5:29 PM  
Civil Twilight Sunrise:   8:25 AM  
Civil Twilight Sunset:   6:15 PM  
Moon Rise:   2:04 PM  
Moon Set:   7:19 AM  
Moon:   Waxing Gibbous, 89% of Moon illuminated  
Length of Visible Daylight:   9h 49m  
Length of Day:   8h 17m  
Tomorrow will be 5m 0s longer      
THIS DATE IN ALASKA HISTORY:   February 4, 1941 -
The Alaska Defense Command was established with General Simon Buckner as its commanding officer /more: Battle of Dutch Harbor and Aleutian Islands Campaign     
AURORA FORECAST:   Quiet (1)  
AURORA LIVECAM
METEOR SHOWERS:  Lyrids: April 21~22 (mark your calendar for this next event)

HALLO BAY
58º 34’10.10 N, 153º 53’57.58 W
Weather Conditions:   BLIZZARD WARNING until midnight: Mostly cloudy with scattered snow showers. Areas of blowing snow. Visibility 1/4 mile or less. Temperatures: 20F to 30F (-6.7c to -1.1c). Wind E 20 to 35 mph, with gusts to 60 mph  
Actual Sunrise:   9:26 AM AKST  
Actual Sunset:   5:44 PM  
Civil Twilight Sunrise:   8:40 AM  
Civil Twilight Sunset:   6:30 PM  
Moon Rise:   2:20 PM  
Moon Set:   7:34 AM  
Have a Safe Day!


HALLO BAY BIRD LIST • ALASKA BIRDS
KACHEMAK BAY BIRDING • SHOREBIRD FESTIVAL


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Friday, February 3, 2012

Destinations Holiday & Travel Show 2012




Special Shoutout to Brad, Camp Manager
Who is representing Alaska's Hallo Bay Bear Camp
at Destination Holiday and Travel Show
in London, England

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Thursday, February 2, 2012

A Little Love ©RChou


Hallo Bay Bear Camp
Ursula and Orso
"A Little Love"
Roger Chou © Hallo Bay Bear Camp
- - -
Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Species: BROWN BEAR Ursus Arctos
- - -

"Love has nothing to do
 with what you are expecting to get,
 it’s what you are expected to give
— which is everything."
UNKNOWN
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Weather: Thursday 02.02.12

February Weather Report
Hallo Bay * Homer
Webcams:  Live 24/7
Homer~Kachemak Bay (offline)
Homer Birdcam 


HOMER
Lat/Lon: 59.7° N 151.5° W
Weather Conditions:   Snow with a mix of rain. Some blowing snow today. Scattered snow showers in the evening, with snow after midnight. Lows: 10F to 20F (-12.2c to -6.7c). Highs: in 30F (-1.1c)  
Visibility:   0.5 miles  
Ceiling:   --
Wind:   E 10 to 15 mph, becoming Variable to 10 mph tonight. Around Kachemak Bay: SE 10 to 25 mph today  
Barometric Pressure:   29.11 Steady  
Outside Humidity:   100%  
Tigger Forecast:   it's just cold!  
Actual Sunrise:   9:16 AM AKST  
Actual Sunset:   5:23 PM  
Civil Twilight Sunrise:   8:29 AM  
Civil Twilight Sunset:   6:10 PM  
Moon Rise:   12:04 PM  
Moon Set:   5:45 AM  
Moon:   Waxing Gibbous, 75% of Moon illuminated  
Length of Visible Daylight:   9h 40m  
Length of Day:   8h 07m  
Tomorrow will be 4m 57s shorter      
THIS DATE IN ALASKA HISTORY:   February 2, 1931 -
The flag was raised for the first time over the new Capitol building at Juneau. Governor George Parks raised the flag  
AURORA FORECAST:   Moderate (3)  
AURORA LIVECAM
METEOR SHOWERS:   Lyrids: April 21~22 (mark your calendars)

HALLO BAY
58º 34’10.10 N, 153º 53’57.58 W
Weather Conditions:   Snow, with blowing snow. Temperatures: -15F to 15F (-26.1c to -9.4c). Winds NW 10 to 30 mph. Gusts to 50 mph in daytime. Wind chill: -30F to -40F (-34.4c to -40c) 
Actual Sunrise:   9:30 AM AKST  
Actual Sunset:   5:39 PM  
Civil Twilight Sunrise:   8:44 AM  
Civil Twilight Sunset:   6:45 PM  
Moon Rise:   12:21 PM  
Moon Set:   6:00 AM  
Have a Safe Day!


HALLO BAY BIRD LIST • ALASKA BIRDS
KACHEMAK BAY BIRDING • SHOREBIRD FESTIVAL


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Thank You Chris Anderson!


We would like to thank
Chris Anderson
for sharing so many of his
wonderful wildlife photos!


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Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Dreaming of Spring! ©CAndersonTX


Hallo Bay Bear Camp
Dreaming of Spring!
(tomorrow marks winter's mid-point!)
Chris AndersonTX © Hallo Bay Bear Camp
- - -
Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Species: BROWN BEAR Ursus Arctos
- - -

O, wind,
If Winter comes,
can Spring be far behind?
PERCY BYSSHE SHELLEY


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Weather: Wednesday 02.01.12

February Weather Report
Hallo Bay * Homer
Webcams:  Live 24/7
Homer~Kachemak Bay (offline)
Homer Birdcam 


HOMER
Lat/Lon: 59.7° N 151.5° W
Weather Conditions:   BLIZZARD WARNING until 4pm today: snow and blowing snow, with visibility reduced to 1/4 mile at times around Kachemak Bay. Temps in 20F (-28.9c)  
Visibility:   0.2 miles  
Ceiling:   --
Wind:   NE 20 to 30 mph today, then E 10 to 20 mph tonight. Around Kachemak Bay: today NE 35 to 50 mph, then SE 20 to 30 mph tonight  
Barometric Pressure:   28.75 Falling  
Outside Humidity:   100%  
Tigger Forecast:   cold and snowy - now she's snoozing! 
Actual Sunrise:   9:18 AM AKST  
Actual Sunset:   5:21 PM  
Civil Twilight Sunrise:   8:31 AM  
Civil Twilight Sunset:   6:08 PM  
Moon Rise:   11:28 AM  
Moon Set:   4:41 AM  
Moon:   Waxing Gibbous, 65% of Moon illuminated  
Length of Visible Daylight:   9h 36m  
Length of Day:   8h 02m  
Tomorrow will be 4m 55s longer      
THIS DATE IN ALASKA HISTORY:   February 1, 1905 -
Congress transferred the National Forests to the Secretary of Agriculture and provided that pulp wood or wood pulp manufactured from Alaska timber could be exported /more: AK Forest Products Industry and Historical Overview and Southeast AK Timber Industy and Pulp Mill      
AURORA FORECAST:   Low (2)  
AURORA LIVECAM
METEOR SHOWERS:   Lyrids: April 21~22 (mark your calendars for next event)

HALLO BAY
58º 34’10.10 N, 153º 53’57.58 W
Weather Conditions:   BLIZZARD WARNING until 5am Thursday: snow and blowing snow, with visibility frequently reduced to 1/4 mile. Lows: 5F to 15F (-15c to -26.1c). Highs: 15F to 30F (-9.4c to -1.1c). Wind N 20 to 35 mph, with gusts to 50 mph  
Actual Sunrise:   9:33 AM AKST  
Actual Sunset:   5:36 PM  
Civil Twilight Sunrise:   8:46 AM  
Civil Twilight Sunset:   6:23 PM  
Moon Rise:   11:42 AM  
Moon Set:   4:56 AM  
Have a Safe Day!


HALLO BAY BIRD LIST • ALASKA BIRDS
KACHEMAK BAY BIRDING • SHOREBIRD FESTIVAL


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