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
Tag: birds
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
Spruced Up for Springtime
Springtime in Southcentral Alaska means breeding season for spruce grouse. Male spruce grouse, identified easily by their black- and white-trimmed … Continue reading Spruced Up for Springtime
Riddle of the Winnowing Snipe
Although the photo illustration is not the usual full-frame bird close-up, this blog post may be of interest to people … Continue reading Riddle of the Winnowing Snipe
Ptarmigan on the Ptundra
A walk in the hills today turned up white grouse and scenic loveliness. Continue reading Ptarmigan on the Ptundra
Odd Duck
A bird of another feather dropped in at the mallard pond the other evening. The common merganser hen landed on … Continue reading Odd Duck
WILD COUNTRY with Ken Marsh 