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 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...
Dec 30, 2014 | Birds, Waterfowl
In Alaska these Harlequin Ducks nest along some of our fastest flowing streams. This is quite unusual for ducks to nest in this type of habitat. What would be some of the advantages for doing this? These ducks feed heavily on aquatic insects while in these streams....