On a Lifelong Journey to Learn my Place
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
Download Audio Clip Eurasian Collared-Doves have only been reported in Alaska for a couple of years, and I think last summer was the first time any were reported in Sitka. However, their numbers do seem to be expanding, so it remains to be seen how common this bird becomes and in what seasons. The recording … Read more
I was able to get on Swan Lake and check out some small features on/in the ice before they disappeared.
Cackling Geese at Swan Lake.
Some fall color along the Indian River estuary, and a mysterious half mallard in the forest.
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!