Little Buttercup (Ranunculus uncinatus)

Little Buttercup (Ranunculus uncinatus) is a fairly common species that I associate mostly with disturbed or gravelly areas near stream. I’m most familiar with it from near Indian River, and to this point my experience with this species is only at low elevation. Ranunculus is one of the more diverse genera in Southeast Alaska, with … Read more

Starrigavan Valley and Channel Whale

Many of today’s photos were taken from a walk through the second growth in the valley bottom of Starrigavan. It was interesting to see things growing along the small tributary. After class this evening I spent a little time watching a Humpback Whale that was active in the channel – not something I see everyday!