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Mystery Gull Season

February 19, 2022February 19, 2008 by matt goff

Mid-February seems to bring the arrival of mystery gull season. I’m not sure if it’s just an impression, or actually true in practice, but it seems like around this time more large gulls show up around town where they are easy to observe. For them, it’s the lean time of year, and the food available … Read more

Anna’s Hummingbird (Calypte anna)

February 21, 2022January 31, 2008 by matt goff

I recently learned that someone I know has had an Anna’s Hummingbird visiting. It’s probably more accurate to say that his wife has had an Anna’s Hummingbird visiting, as she is the one who has maintained the feeder since late fall, when the bird apparently first showed up. When I first talked to her to … Read more

15 January Photos: Sitka Birds

March 6, 2011January 15, 2008 by matt goff

This entry is part 5 of 143 in the series 2008 Photojournal

14 January Photos: A Walk Across the Bridge

March 6, 2011January 14, 2008 by matt goff

This entry is part 4 of 143 in the series 2008 Photojournal

5 January Photos: Rusty Menziesia

March 6, 2011January 5, 2008 by matt goff

This entry is part 3 of 143 in the series 2008 Photojournal

4 January Photos: Trip to Kamenoi Point Beach

March 6, 2011January 4, 2008 by matt goff

Kamenoi Point Beach

Scott Harris invited Connor, Rowan, and I to accompany his family over to Kruzof Island to spend some time walking Kamenoi Point Beach.