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Baby Pictures

The arrival of this newborn moose calf on May 23, 2022, marks a seasonal milestone in Southcentral Alaska. Anecdotally, state … Continue reading Baby Pictures

Alaska Birds, birding, nature, photography

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

Alaska Birds, Alaska Wildlife, birding, nature, photography

Love in the Willows

A pair of willow ptarmigan paused for the camera last week in Southcentral Alaska. Members of the grouse family, willow … Continue reading Love in the Willows

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Morel Passion

By Ken Marsh “There is something inscrutably satisfying about finding a good patch of morel mushrooms that travels far beyond … Continue reading Morel Passion

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The Perfect Alaska Fishing Trip

What constitutes the perfect Alaska fishing trip? That’s a slippery question. By Ken Marsh Blackflies buzzed my face and prowled my sleeves and … Continue reading The Perfect Alaska Fishing Trip

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

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Sadie

“If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.” — Will … Continue reading Sadie

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Southcentral Alaska’s Alpine Angling Options

And of course, waiting at the far end of the trail are those mountain lakes, deep and cold, holding hungry trout, grayling and char eager to strike flies, spinners or spoons. Continue reading Southcentral Alaska’s Alpine Angling Options