As promised... here is a picture from the wind farm as well as a landscape view of the turbines from across The Basin (I think). The trip to the "farm" brought about questions regarding noise and the effectiveness of GE's recent noise reducing attachments. Time will tell as to the results of those efforts. Questions about animal mortality via wind turbines also came about, so I am searching for studies to shed some light on the issue. Initial findings indicate less than one percent of all bird mortality results from anthropogenic causes, emphasis on collisions (Erickson et. al., 2005). More to come this week upon further research. As the title of this post may indicate... the temperature dropped this weekend and the rain clouds have claimed over Vinalhaven. Between the rain and the near record breaking high tides, some shoreline property and roads have been a little soggy. If you had planned on going to Lane's Island for the Hawk Watch with Kirk, you were better off staying nested in your home as the guided watch was cancelled.
I still find myself treating work as if it were a school assignment and found myself comparing the 2005 Comprehensive Plan with new guidelines/requirements as the review continues. Thanks to all those who have contributed thoughts, comments, and ideas about the old plan and fuel for the new one this weekend.
I suppose that is all for now as there is something far more important to focus on... Patriots football! Let's go Pats.
...til next time
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