On a Lifelong Journey to Learn my Place
I heard the young blackbirds were probably out of the nest, so I went down to Swan Lake and was able to get a picture of one before they flew out of range. This evening I noticed a moth flying out at the light that gave the impression of something different. It turned out to … Read more
The pair of Red-winged Blackbirds is still spending their time at Swan Lake along the shore between the peninsula and the radio station – mostly centered on the clump of willows not far from the radio station. Today when I was walking by a Bald Eagle happened to be flying from the upper end of … Read more
A male Common Merganser was hanging out on a rock in Indian River not far below the road bridge today when I went down to check on the dipper nest (young were still in it, but I expect them to be out any day, as they’re looking big). I’ve previously seen a male and female … Read more
Download Common Yellowthroat Song I heard an unfamiliar bird singing down at Swan Lake today, that I thought might be a Common Yellowthroat. I was able to get a recording and photo to confirm. Although this species has been reported in Sitka several times during migration, it is not seen most years.
Early this month, Connor noticed a Robin nest. Over the last couple of weeks while working at my computer, I’ve been watching the adults regularly come and go from the nest as they fed their growing young. Just earlier today, I noticed the young were looking pretty large as they stretched up to get food … Read more
Download Clip Download Clip Today I heard an odd song coming from the trees and bushes on the slope behind the fire station. It started out like an Orange-crowned Warbler, but quickly veered off into unfamiliar (to me) territory. I was able to get recordings of it, but was never able to get more the … Read more