Bruce McCurdy

Bruce McCurdy

@brucemccurdy.bsky.social

Lover of the sciences, arts, & sports. Oilers writer/podcaster for the Cult of Hockey (Edmonton Journal). Astronomy enthusiast. Chats about hockey, astronomy & life. Asteroid 10086 (McCurdy).

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Had an impromptu tête à tête with a (male) downy woodpecker during my walk in Grey Nuns White Spruce Park today. A great pleasure anytime an unexpected little miracle flies into my life, however briefly. This handsome fellow provided the highlight of my day.

Reposting with correct graphic. Doh. —- Oilers w/ 10 GP since 4 Nations. At 3-7-0 they posted the worst record of any NHL team for their last 10. Worst goal differential as well (-13). The 32 teams range from 6-16 points & average exactly 5-4-1 = 11 points. Not many playoff teams in the bottom 10:

Oilers have played 10 games since 4 Nations. At 3-7-0 they have posted the worst record of any NHL team for their last 10. Worst goal differential as well (-13). The 32 teams range from 6-16 points & average exactly 5-4-1 = 11 points. Not many playoff teams in the bottom 10:

I've been enjoying the wide pairing of inner solar system planets Mercury and Venus, as both make their way towards Earth on the evening side of the Sun. Venus is the higher, brighter one, tho not for much longer. Far below it is innermost Mercury, nestled between the treetops in this capture.