On a Lifelong Journey to Learn my Place
Download Radio Show The March 17th show featured a conversation with Hans Thewissen, who was in town as a SIRF at the Sitka Sound Science Center. We talked about the current understanding whale evolution from their land mammal ancestors millions of years ago as well as about his work on sensory systems in whales. If … Read more
Download Radio Show The March 3rd show featured a conversation with Simon Hook. Simon has spent many summers working on tour boats in Southeast Alaska. We spoke about some of his experiences with this work, and his explorations with cameras and skiff around Sitka during this off-season. If you would like to see Simon’s photography, … Read more
Download Radio Show The February 17th show featured a conversation with geologist Cathy Connor. Originally recorded in April 2015, during this conversation we discussed the Starrigavan landside which had happened the previous fall and the geology of Southeast Alaska. If you have questions or observations you want to share, please feel free to leave a … Read more
Download Radio Show The February 3rd show featured a conversation with Zach LaPerriere, local bowl maker. Among the topics we talked about were two bowls that he had brought in to show me, which you can see below. Bowl made from European Mountain Ash (Sorbus aucuparia) which had healed over sapsucker wells. Hemlock bowl carved … Read more
Download Radio Show The January 20th show featured a conversation with Andy Szabo, of the Alaska Whale Foundation. Andy was in town doing some survey work utilizing drones with high resolution cameras and sensitive laser altimeters which they can use to estimate body size/condition of the whales. We spoke about the use of drones as … Read more
Download Radio Show The January 6th show featured a conversation with Nicole Koeltzow, who was in town to see the Rustic Bunting as part of her 2018 ABA big year. Nicole’s Facebook page for her big year. If you have questions or observations you want to share, please feel free to leave a comment here … Read more