Mar 2, 2015 | Birds, Waterfowl
This video was taken In February, 2015 in Juneau, Alaska. The Barrow’s Goldeneye was named for John Barrow (1764–1848) of the British Admiralty in recognition of his support of arctic exploration. During winter in salt water they mostly feed on blue mussels and...
Feb 26, 2015 | Birds, Waterfowl
Waterfowl in Alaska, such as these Barrow’s Goldeneyes, often begin courting and mating in the mid of winter. This video shows some of the courtship beginning in February. What would be the advantage or reason for doing this so far from the nesting season? For...
Feb 25, 2015 | Birds, Eagles
This shows the various steps that Bald Eagles often use to obtain fish from the water surface. For a full explanation of these events look at Eagle Acrobatics (Bald Eagle) by Bob Armstrong and Marge Hermans The last part of the video shows an eagle taking its prey...
Feb 18, 2015 | Birds, Waterfowl
This female King Eider was found in Douglas, AK by local birders. It is an exciting find because they are considered accidental to very rare in Southeast Alaska. Try to determine which one is the King Eider. This video and photos were taken with a Panasonic FZ200...
Feb 14, 2015 | Shorebirds, Waterfowl
This video was taken at Eagle Beach in Juneau on February 13, 2015. The Black Turnstone is bathing in salt water. The Rock Sandpiper is eating barnacles. What food do you think the Barrow’s Goldeneyes are getting in the...
Jan 27, 2015 | Birds, Songbirds
Huge numbers of Pine Siskins have arrived in Juneau this winter. One of the main attractions for them is the abundance of alder cones. They feed heavily on the seeds within these cones. How many do you think they need to eat in a day? What is the nutritional quality...