Early April Sunday Birding

Hooded Merganser

Overcast to mostly cloudy, with occasional light rain. Breezy. The forecast showers seemed to mostly be happening somewhere else besides over town. While out, I could see dark clouds in multiple directions, but the sun was often breaking through in the central town area. I went by Swan Lake this morning and saw a Ring-necked … Read more

Sitka Nature Show #338 – Andy Szabo and Lauren Eckert

Gray Whale

Download Radio Show The April 6th show featured a conversation with Andy Szabo and Lauren Eckert of the Alaska Whale Foundation. They shared about their work, including current efforts to be better understand how both Humpback Whales and Gray Whales are interacting with herring in the weeks before, during, and after the spring spawning event. … Read more