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Fall Migration
For the last 4-5 weeks swans have been migrating south and stopping for food and rest at Potter Marsh in Anchorage. These large white birds—both Trumpeters and Tundras—stay only a short while before continuing their journey toward temperate wintering grounds. … Continue reading
Short Seasons
Summers in Alaska hardly seem to have fully developed before signs of autumn appear, like these brightly colored devil’s club leaves in the middle of July along the eastern edge of Cook Inlet. Best to enjoy as much as possible … Continue reading
Summer is Here!
When the winter season in the far north really passes, the transformation is incredible. Among the first signs of late spring/early summer are the wild rose blossoms whose delicate pick petals seem to show up everywhere. They don’t last long, … Continue reading
Winter
Regardless of the calendar, it’s winter in Alaska. With several inches of snow on the ground and temperatures dipping below zero in Anchorage, the use of heavy coats and studded tires is in full swing. While the days are getting … Continue reading
Change of Seasons
Seasons in the far north are on a different schedule from the temperate parts of the globe. Days are getting shorter at a rapid rate now and yellow leaves are already carpeting the ground. Anchorage had its first snowfall a … Continue reading
Green Again!
It happens every year. When winter finally decides to give up for a few months and the days actually get a bit warmer, you start to see leaf buds forming on the skeletal branches of birches and cottonwoods. At first … Continue reading
Snooze
After more snow earlier this month made this the longest winter on record, spring has finally arrived in Southcentral Alaska. Temperatures are closer to “normal” now and birch and cottonwood leaves are beginning to unfold. Most birds aren’t waiting and … Continue reading
Renewal
It’s that time of year. With nearly 18 ½ hours of sunlight now at latitude 61.2N the non-winter season is in full swing. Trees are leafed out, bird activity is at its peak, moose calves are in vogue, and salmon … Continue reading
Seasons
It’s autumn here in Southcentral Alaska. Lots of butter yellow leaves around (at least until the next heavy storm with wind and rain), and a few trees with patches of bright orange too. It’s not the same palette of brilliant … Continue reading
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New Leaves
The green explosion in Southcentral Alaska is happening right on schedule. With rare exceptions, during the third week of May the leaves of deciduous trees and shrubs—especially birch, cottonwood, and alder—unfold from their bud cases in response to longer days … Continue reading