An iridescent cloud appeared above the gorge early this morning.
It had truly deep coloring.
This phenomenon occurs when a cloud passes by the sun and shines with greens and reds. It is caused when sunlight is diffracted by droplets in the cloud.
Since ancient times, it has been said that an iridescent cloud is a fortuitous “sign” that something good will happen. However, I have seen iridescent clouds every day recently, and nothing particularly good has happened.
But wait…
I saw Mustela nivalis during a walk through a forest.
They were so quick that I couldn’t take a photo; but even so, encounters with them are very rare indeed. And yesterday, although I didn’t see it, I heard the call of Dryocopus martius martius near the center. These experiences were undoubtedly lucky.
* Mustela nivalis appear on the cover of Visitor Center Report No. 54.
* Dryocopus martius martius appear on the cover of Visitor Center Report No. 58.
Photo: An iridescent cloud at Sounkyo Feb. 7
It had truly deep coloring.
This phenomenon occurs when a cloud passes by the sun and shines with greens and reds. It is caused when sunlight is diffracted by droplets in the cloud.
Since ancient times, it has been said that an iridescent cloud is a fortuitous “sign” that something good will happen. However, I have seen iridescent clouds every day recently, and nothing particularly good has happened.
But wait…
I saw Mustela nivalis during a walk through a forest.
They were so quick that I couldn’t take a photo; but even so, encounters with them are very rare indeed. And yesterday, although I didn’t see it, I heard the call of Dryocopus martius martius near the center. These experiences were undoubtedly lucky.
* Mustela nivalis appear on the cover of Visitor Center Report No. 54.
* Dryocopus martius martius appear on the cover of Visitor Center Report No. 58.
Photo: An iridescent cloud at Sounkyo Feb. 7
