Phenology

Wind and rain.  Highs in the low 50's.  The North Shore has recieved two days of constant rainfall.  At last count we have had 3/4 of an inch of rain in the last 48 hours with more to be expected.  Wind gusts in excess of 45 mph have left many downed trees in the forest.  Large swells on Lake Superior have forced the iron ore freighters to follow the "Northern Route" close to the shore to avoid the large open seas.  Two ships visible from the property passed through the area yesterday afternoon.  Fresh wolf scat on the road announces the return of the Devil's Track wolf pack to the area.