Island Byways

The symphony of wildflowers continues! Life on an island in the Gulf of Alaska. 

The island is covered in fields full of majestic lupin - go wandering! And if you are wandering in the Monashka Bay or Spruce Cape area, keep your eyes and ears peeled for humpback whales. Life on an island in the North Pacific!

The incredible season of green has arrived on Alaska's Emerald Isle, young ravens are making noise, and little birds are everywhere. Just some of the rich, lush life on Alaska's Kodiak Island. 

Summer solstice - a bittersweet moment in northern latitudes. Chocolate lilies, lupin, shooting stars and more are showing up in the wildflower world - in spite of the wet weather. Life on an island in the Gulf of Alaska. 

How many shades of green are there? The lush landscape of Kodiak Island seems to have an unending variety of shades. Life on an island in the Gulf of Alaska. 

The Crab Festival is over, fisherman are headed out to sea or their set-net sites very soon, and the snow is melting from the mountaintops. Summer  has apparently started on Alaska's Kodiak Island. 

The magic of whales and Kodiak's Crab Festival - happening this weekend. Life on an island in the North Pacific!

The Super Moon, a lunar eclipse, and....cows? Life on Kodiak Island in the North Pacific. 

Life on Kodiak Island. 

Life on an Alaskan Island. 

Big storms and strong winds often bring unusual birds to our shores. There are lots of swans in the area now - visiting Mission and Potato Patch Lakes in town and Kalsin Pond further out the road. Spring is slowly appearing on Alaska's Kodiak Island. 

Kodiak Marine Science Symposium (KAMSS) is just around the corner - a great opportunity for the community to learn about the marine research going on around us. Ranging from fisheries and climate research to birds and archaeology, there's something for everyone at KAMSS 2021.  And...where have all the ravens gone? Life on Kodiak Island in Alaska. 

The birds think it is spring, the beach grass thinks it's spring...maybe it is Spring! Plus, birding workshops coming up at Kodiak College. Life on an island in the Gulf of Alaska. 

12 glorious hours of daylight and climbing! The difference between the Equilux and Vernal Equinox and more. Observations about life on an island in the Gulf of Alaska. 

Outdoor film festivals, cold temps, and gazing at the Milky Way - life on Kodiak Island in the Gulf of Alaska. 

Spring migrants, Jupiter and Saturn showing off just before dawn, and beautiful Emperor Geese gracing Middle Bay, Gibson's Cove, and Womens Bay. Life on Alaska's Kodiak Island. 

Wacky weather days, eiders of the Steller variety, and more about life on an island in the Gulf of Alaska. 

We're gaining daylight at a little under 5 minutes a day now - extra time to enjoy the outdoors on a beautiful island in the North Pacific.

Loving the characters of Kodiak this week. It is Valentine's, after all. A little show about life on an island called Kodiak. 

Whales, birds, fisher poets, and more...Life on Kodiak Island. 

Golden-crowned kinglets, owls, herons - more birds than you can shake a stick at on Alaska's Kodiak Island.

Lunchbreak birding brings a plethora of ducks into view and the beautiful Steller's Eider is a special treat. Life on Alaska's Kodiak Island in the North Pacific.  

Staying safe while backcountry skiing, snowboarding, etc. after fresh snow, an upcoming storytelling event, and comments are due by January 31st on the Pacific Spaceport Master Plan 2020 -2030. You can find the plan at akaerospace.com/spaceports.  Life is rarely dull on this Alaskan island in the North Pacific. 

Some reflections on a tumultuous, historic week. Life on an island in the North Pacific. 

Saying goodbye to 2020 and looking forward to the year ahead. Learning to enjoy time rather than wishing it away.  Thoughts from an Alaskan island in the North Pacific.