Daily Observations

The first of the year brought stormy weather, but I braved the winds and rain to see what birds might be about. I visited Swan Lake and New Thompson Harbor. The harbor was taking a bit of a beating from the wind blown waves that built up in the channel. I could hear the wind … Read more

Birds of the Sitka Area

With the permission of the author, I have now posted The Birds of Sitka, Alaska, a manuscript by J. Dan Webster. J. Daniel Webster’s relationship with the Sitka area started relatively early in life. He came to Sitka in 1928 as the 9 year old son of a Presbyterian minister. He graduated from High School … Read more

Daily Observations

Stormy weather persisted throughout the day, but I braved the gales to go talk about birds with Marge and Tedin, two long-time local birders. I took a side trip to Sandy Beach on my way out to their place and felt like I was getting hit with needles to the face on the way back … Read more

Common Redpolls Getting Food and Water

Yesterday I noticed a mixed flock of Pine Siskins and Common Redpolls in the trees near Crescent Harbor. There seemed to be at least a couple of different smaller flocks in the general area that were loosely associated. Most of the flock in my immediate area was feeding in a sizable alder next to the … Read more

Daily Observations

Yesterday I went for a walk downtown in the early afternoon. Today I spent the morning at home and the afternoon in my office, so I did not get out at all. Weather: It was partly cloudy yesterday early, with clouds increasing to overcast conditions early in the afternoon. Winds seemed to be fairly calm. … Read more