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Tag Archives: birds
Waxwings
The colorful and loquacious Bohemian waxwings are here as usual in the Anchorage area winging about in large flocks foraging for food. If you happen to be close by as they descend on an opportune mountain ash tree with clusters … Continue reading
Natural Challenges
There’s a story behind this rather benign image of the Sanctuary River in Denali National Park that illustrates choices and consequences and the constant challenges wild creatures face. I happened to be in the park in June on a stormy … Continue reading
Renewal
It’s that time of year. With nearly 18 ½ hours of sunlight now at latitude 61.2N the non-winter season is in full swing. Trees are leafed out, bird activity is at its peak, moose calves are in vogue, and salmon … Continue reading
Elegant Visitors
December is an opportune month to observe some of our most elegant avian visitors around the Anchorage area as large flocks of Bohemian Waxwings rove about prospecting for edible fruit. They especially enjoy bright red mountain ash berries, though they’re … Continue reading
Local Wildlife
It’s family time for all manner of wild creatures in Southcentral Alaska. Protective moose cows with calves have had run-ins with a number of humans during the last couple of weeks. It pays to keep your distance from big animals … Continue reading
They’re back….
Seasonal change has taken hold now in Southcentral Alaska. Most nights are still below freezing, but gradually warming days and increasing hours of sunlight have reduced the snow and ice and promise rapidly accelerated melting very soon. Traditionally, migrating gulls … Continue reading
Spring Break and Tech Developments
Spring in California. With winter still hanging on in Alaska, a couple of weeks in “The Golden State” are welcome. Unlike the far north, the seasonal transition from winter to spring along the central California coast is gradual. The first … Continue reading
Photo Opportunities & Secondary Tools
Winter birds. It’s definitely still winter here in Alaska even though the days are rapidly getting longer, and wild creatures keep right on taking care of the day-to-day business of survival. Late last week on a beautiful cold sunny day, … Continue reading