A Snow Flurry in Shorebird Heaven
There were more birds than I could reliably identify. Godwits, dowitchers, sandpipers of several varieties. Also, plovers of at least … Continue reading A Snow Flurry in Shorebird Heaven
Tag: birding
One Good Tern Serves Another …
… oh, and the red-necked grebes are back in town. One day you’re on snowshoes chasing willow ptarmigan in the … Continue reading One Good Tern Serves Another …
Ptarmigan Ptuesday
I hadn’t visited the mountains in search of ptarmigan since the third week of March. Then, deep snows had settled … Continue reading Ptarmigan Ptuesday
The Tough Guy with the Goldeneye
Text and photos by Ken Marsh. Goldeneyes are hardy birds. Stout and solidly built, they’re “Alaska tough,” waterproof by design … Continue reading The Tough Guy with the Goldeneye
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
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
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
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
A Winter’s Walk with Woody
By Ken Marsh A spruce bark beetle infestation across Southcentral Alaska in recent years has proven beneficial for regional woodpeckers. … Continue reading A Winter’s Walk with Woody
Confessions of a Casual Birder
Alaska’s wild side is home to a distinctive assortment of birds. By Ken Marsh “One touch of nature makes the … Continue reading Confessions of a Casual Birder
WILD COUNTRY with Ken Marsh 