Alaska Birds, Alaska Wildlife, birding, nature, photography, winter

Waxwing Poetic

Behold the bohemian waxwing, a lovely bird deserving much better than my reckless punnery. Common this time of year in … Continue reading Waxwing Poetic

Alaska Wildlife, Autumn, nature, winter

Forest King

By Ken Marsh Here in Alaska our moose, Alces alces gigas, are icons. The subspecies designation gigas is Latin for … Continue reading Forest King

Alaska Wildlife

My Charge Account

Behold the cool days of fall, tundra red and gold, spruces gathered in a crowd on the meadow’s far side … Continue reading My Charge Account

Alaska Birds, Alaska Wildlife, nature

Spring Update: Waterfowl

No luck this morning on my annual quest for Morchella, but it’s early yet. The springtime dance has barely started here at north latitude 61.2 degrees. We’re getting close, though. The birch buds are just one sunny afternoon away from popping the country into an explosion of green. The morels will appear soon after, but for now signs of the season can be found in the arrival of winged things. Continue reading Spring Update: Waterfowl

Alaska Wildlife

Don’t Mess with Mama Moose

Moose in Southcentral Alaska typically calve between now and early June, with the number peaking around May 25. New mothers can be hyper-protective and wise photogs and woods-people don’t mess around with them. Continue reading Don’t Mess with Mama Moose

Alaska Birds, Alaska Wildlife, nature

The Alpine News

The hike begins early in the morning, around 5:30 for we with creatures to meet and places three miles up … Continue reading The Alpine News

Alaska Birds, Alaska Wildlife, nature

Spring Dispatch

It’s happening already. Springtime has barely arrived and I’m already so busy outdoors hiking, photographing, and watching nature that I’m … Continue reading Spring Dispatch

Alaska Birds, Alaska Wildlife, nature

And Just Like that, Spring Was Here

So last week’s subzero temperatures finally vanished. Overnight. And just like that the snow started melting as days warmed into … Continue reading And Just Like that, Spring Was Here

Alaska Birds, Alaska Wildlife, nature, winter

Snow White & Waiting for Spring

Just over a week ago, the temperatures in Anchorage were dipping below zero degrees F. This white-tailed ptarmigan tried to … Continue reading Snow White & Waiting for Spring

Alaska Wildlife

On Their Way

Anchorage, Alaska, remains covered in two or three feet of snow these days, with fresh buckets-full coming down at this … Continue reading On Their Way