On a Lifelong Journey to Learn my Place
Weather today was heavy overcast, rainy and chilly (snow level down to 200 feet or so). No doubt were it not for the big year project and my intention to get at least three species a day, I would have just stayed home. Considering where to go, my decision was influenced by seeing some photos … Read more
I spent part of today walking around Japonski Island and then back home. Connor had reported seeing a Common Redpoll or two mixed in with a small flock of Pine Siskins yesterday, so figured it was worth looking around. I did not end up seeing many birds at all. While I was out, skies were … Read more
Download Radio Show The January 22nd show featured a conversation with Pat Druckenmiller, curator of the Earth Sciences at the University of Alaska Museum of the North in Fairbanks. We spoke previously, and during this conversation recorded last November we discussed some of the new discoveries in Alaska since his previous visit in 2013. If … Read more
I made a couple of short trips today – Connor spent time over on Japonski Island and found a Common Redpoll or two mixed in a small flock of Pine Siskins. I’ve not seen either species this year, so thought I would go look around. I didn’t have a lot of time and did not … Read more
Though additional snow fell last night, the forecast held true, and clear skies prevailed this morning. Temperatures were up into the 30s, I think, but by late this evening they had dropped into the mid-20s at the airport. Work kept me inside until after lunch, at which point I decided to take the long way … Read more
Overcast and cooler temperatures with an occasional snow flake drifting down through mid-afternoon. After that, more snow fell, but only enough to cover the ground in white with no real accumulation. The forecast is for clearing skies overnight. With four hours of phone calls for work, and a talk this evening to finish preparing for, … Read more