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Date Wed. 8/26/2026

Average high temperature 91F

Average low temperature 75

Record high temperature 96

Record low temperature 67

Pollen count 3.7 low-medium

Sunrise 7:04 Sunset 7:53

Moon Phase Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 98%

Air Quality index (AQI) Good

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Tues. 8/25/26 National Second Hand Wardrobe Day
High temperature mid 90s
Low temperature high 70s
The day will be sunny with a chance of showers late.

Wed. 8/26/26 National Women’s equality Day
High temperature low 90s
Low temperature mid 70s
The day will be partly cloudy with a chance of showers late.

Thurs. 8/27/26 National Just Because Day
High temperature low 90s
Low temperature high 70s
The day will be partly cloudy with rain likely in the afternoon.

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Bird of The Week The long-eared owl (Asio otus) is a medium-sized owl found across much of North America, Europe, and Asia. Here’s an overview:
Appearance
Named for its prominent ear tufts (feathers, not actual ears), which it raises when alert and flattens when trying to look inconspicuous
Slim body, mottled brown-and-tan plumage that provides excellent camouflage against tree bark
Orange-to-yellow eyes
Wingspan around 90–100 cm (35–39 in), body length about 31–40 cm (12–16 in)

Behavior
Strictly nocturnal hunter, feeding mainly on small rodents like voles and mice
Roosts communally in dense trees during the day, often in groups (sometimes called a “parliament”)
When threatened, it stretches its body tall and thin, tufts erect, to mimic a broken tree branch — a defense called “sleeking”
Silent, buoyant flight thanks to specialized feather structure that muffles sound

Habitat
Prefers open country (grasslands, fields) for hunting but needs dense woodland or thickets nearby for roosting and nesting
Doesn’t build its own nest — typically takes over old nests from crows, magpies, or hawks

Conservation status
Listed as Least Concern globally by the IUCN, though populations have declined regionally due to habitat loss.

Bird Info

The purple finch is a small, chunky finch in the family Fringillidae, known for its rich red plumage in males and its chunky build compared to sparrows All About Birds+1.

Identification

Adult male (Eastern): Raspberry-red head, breast, and back; streaked back; conical seed-cracking bill; notched tail All About Birds.
Adult male (Western): More olive-green coloration, brown flanks All About Birds.
Female/immature: Light brown upperparts with crisp brown streaks on breast and flanks; strong facial markings including a whitish eyebrow and dark throat line All About Birds+1.
Size: 12–16 cm (4.7–6.3 in) long, about 23 g average weight Wikipedia.
Distinguishing from House Finch: Females/young Purple Finches have a more crisply patterned face with a distinct white eyebrow; males are more uniformly red without strong dark stripes Audubon.

Range and Migration

Breeding: Coniferous and mixed forests in Canada, northeastern U.S., and along the Pacific coast Wikipedia+1.
Wintering: Irregular migrants from Canada to the central and southeastern U.S., including Florida; some are permanent residents All About Birds+1.
Range maps: Eastern males winter widely; western males are more localized All About Birds.

Habitat

Breeding: Evergreen forests, mixed woodlands All About Birds+1.
Winter: Shrublands, old fields, forest edges, backyards All About Birds.

Behavior and Diet

Forages in upper tree branches for seeds, buds, and soft fruits All About Birds+1.
Seed preference: Black oil sunflower seeds; prefers thinner seeds over wider ones All About Birds.
Song: Rich, musical warble; call is a distinctive “tick” in flight Audubon.
Feeds on conifer seeds, soft buds, and fruits; also eats nectar and buried seeds All About Birds.

Conservation

IUCN status: Least Concern Wikipedia.
In eastern North America, populations have declined due to competition with introduced House Finches All About Birds+1.

Fun Facts

Roger Tory Peterson described them as “a sparrow dipped in raspberry juice” All About Birds.
They can live up to 12 years and 8 months in the wild All About Birds.
In winter, they may join mixed flocks with other birds at feeders All About Birds.

If you’re in North Fort Myers, Florida, Purple Finches are possible winter visitors, especially if you have conifer trees or sunflower feeders nearby.