Snowy weather and increasing darkness mean it’s time to avoid wintertime moose collisions. The build up of snow in the high country forces moose into the lowlands, seeking food. Plowed highways expose to trees and shrubs browsed by moose and cleared highways make it easier for moose to travel. Increasing darkness make these unpredictable animals […]
Avian Cholera on St Lawrence Island
Avian cholera is a very contagious bacterial disease that can spread quickly among seabirds. It can cause massive die-offs of infected birds, bird deaths can happen so suddenly that birds have been observed literally falling out of the sky. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game reported on December 4, 20013, that a unusual number […]
The Grouse and Ptarmigan of Alaska
“Not simply another field guide, The Grouse and Ptarmigan of Alaska offers an amazing amount of information about these incredible birds.” is the claim made by the Alaska Department of Fish (ADF&G) and Game and the Ruffed Grouse Society. In this case, the statement is certainly true for bird watchers in Alaska interested in these […]
Hairy woodpecker (Picoides villosus) in ...
The Hairy woodpecker (Picoides villosus) is one of the more prolific species of woodpeckers and has a strong presence in the boreal forests of Alaska. They are often attracted to backyard suet feeders. These woodpeckers are considered permanent residents and do not move great distances. More information on Alaskan woodpeckers can be found in the […]
Common Redpoll (Carduelis flammea) in Va...
The common redpoll (Carduelis flammea) is a finch found n Alaska’s boreal forests and arctic tundra. These small, colorful birds that wear a red cap or poll, are true cold weather survivors. They can fluff up their contour feathers to improve insulation, burrow into the snow to preserve heat and store seeds they have gathered […]