Late October Blue Sky Day
Some observations of fall color, birds and more from Sitka, Alaska on an unusually sunny and calm day in late October
Month: October 2024
Sitka Nature Show #326 – Gavin McNichol
Featuring a conversation with Gavin McNichol, assistant professor at the University of Illinois Chicago. We discussed his work studying wetland soil biochemistry. He is currently starting a project in Sitka studying the impact of Yellow Cedar decline on microclimate and soil carbon.
Sitka Nature Show #325 – Lauren Wild
Featuring a conversation with marine biologist Lauren Wild. Lauren shared about recent work to better understand how Gray Whales are utilizing Sitka Sound. This work began in response to increasing numbers beginning in 2018. She also discussed how Humpback Whales have been doing after lean years during the marine heat wave of a decade ago.