Fall Dunlin

Yet another sunny and cool day extended the pattern of dry weather that has dominated recently. I wanted to spend some time looking for the finch, but it was after lunch before I really had time to do that (recording a conversation for a future radio show first thing this morning, followed by calls for … Read more

Finch Quest

Mostly clear skies prevailed as the day dawned. I got up before the sun was high enough to be seen over the mountains to the southeast (not especially challenging as we’re headed into the last 5 weeks before winter solstice) and was a little surprised to find temperatures seemed to be above freezing. I was … Read more

Sitka Nature Show #144 – Gwen Baluss

Download Radio Show The November 12th show featured a conversation with Gwen Baluss, bird bander with the USFS and current president of the Juneau Audubon Society. She was in Sitka for another year of banding in the Sitka Bird Banding Project, now in its 6th season. We spoke about the project, as well as some … Read more