66 degrees F Rain Wind Calm
Sunrise 5:30am Sunset 8:50pm
With another couple inches of rain overnight and more possibly on the way, I have reluctantly made the decision that I may have to go out to the nest and lengthen the anchor rope.
I will wait until it is light enough to see in order to more fully evaluate the situation.
But with even more rain overnight to add to such high water already, I have to believe that the nest is about at its limit right now. Fortunately there has not been any wind or waves overnight. So that is a plus.
I know the loons are not going to be happy with me going out there. And I am not going to be happy to have to do it. But unless daylight surprises me, I am not sure I am left with any other choices. I already have a section of rope ready to go here. And that will hopefully minimize the amount of time that I have to spend at the nest. I only hope that the loons do not misunderstand my intentions and see fit to attack me.
Of all times for the server for the cam to go down, I have no way of seeing with the night vision what things are like on the nest this morning either.
So I will wait until dawn light gives me enough to see by and then I will make a decision of what needs to be done.
But I would be very surprised (and relieved) if I do not have to go out there.
If any of you in other parts of the country or the world need rain, give me your address and I would be happy to send you all that you want!
I will give you a full report later this morning.