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St. Patrick's Day brought sunshine and calm waters

Come join us as we launch our boat out of Klawock on Prince of Wales island, and explore some local waters in search of wildlife...and dinner! 

    Klawock River Estuary

    A Walk in the Rain

    Typical  SE  Alaskan  weather: cloudy  with  a  chance  of  rain!  A  walk  through  the  forest,  alongside  the  Klawock  River  Estuary,  was  very  relaxing.  The  only  non-human  sounds  we  heard  was  the  waterfall,  Bald  Eagles,  Mallards,  Pine  Siskins,  Chestnut-backed  Chickadees  and gulls.  There  were  also  many  Common Mergansers  on  the  water  as  well  as   a  Great  Blue  Heron.  


    Great  Blue  Herons  are  amazing  in  their  ability  to  stand  stock  still  for  what  seems  like  forever.  They  blend  in  and  wait  patiently  for  their  meals  to  come  to  them  and  then  they  strike  with  amazing  speed  and  agility.  Observing  them  over  the  years  has  reminded  me  of  the  importance  of  patience  and  concentration.  When  introducing  ourselves  into a  new  environment  the  atmosphere  is  changed.  In  the  forest,  the  wildlife  goes  still  in  response  to  our  presence.  By  stopping  and  waiting,  the  animals  slowly  accept  our  presence  and  resume  their  activity  which,  in  turn,  allows  us  to  watch  and  listen  to  their  goings-on.  Being  able  to  still  our  bodies  also  allows  us  to  still  our  minds.  In  nature  time  seems  to  move  at  a  different  speed;  we  are  allowed  time  to  reflect  and  consider, to  examine  and  gain  new  perspective.  Enjoy  finding  the  time  to  still  your  body  and  mind  and  allowing  yourself  to  relax.  Turn  off the  news,  focus  on  something  positive  and  focus  on  what  really  matters  in  your  life.    :)

      Herring Spawn - SE Alaska 2020

      Join us as we explore the local Herring spawning grounds. Fisherman come from all over SE Alaska and the Seattle area to join the harvest, and the locals go out and collect fish eggs. Here, fish eggs mean spring has arrived! Bird and marine mammal activity explodes, too, as they follow the herring in. Let's see what we can find!


      *Please note, I misspoke in the video regarding the material used to collect fish eggs. Locally, Hemlock branches and kelp (the most popular method) are used.

      Herring Spawn Photos - SE Alaska 2020

        Balls Lake Tour - Eagles Nest Campground

        Join  us  as  we  walk the  4 - mile  trail  around  Balls  Lake.  A  Trumpeter  Swan  and  a  Red  Crossbill  were  a  few  of  the highlights!

        Get out and bird!

        No matter where you are you can learn by birding. Watch out your window, take a walk or sit under a tree. Learn to stop and enjoy your surroundings. You may just find that you not only learn more about the birds around you, but that you learn more about yourself, too!

        Citizen Science in Action

        Interested in submitting your bird lists, exploring local hotspots, learning about birding events, or reviewing which birds show up where? Click below to visit eBird.org, an incredible, world-wide citizen science undertaking ran by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. 

        eBird

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