Island Byways

Island Byways for June 17, 2022 17.06.2022 2:00 ↓

Alaska’s Emerald Isle demonstrates how it earns that moniker. And baby ravens.

Island Byways for June 10, 2022 11.06.2022 2:00 ↓

Purple everywhere can see - the wildflowers are kicking into gear. Plus birds and boats…life on r Alaska’s Kodiak Island.

Island Byways for May 27, 2022 27.05.2022 2:00 ↓

It's Crab Festival time in Kodiak - food, music, fun, fish, and crab! Plus, a nesting Arctic and Aleutian Tern colony, shorebirds, and more. Life on Alaska's Kodiak Island.

Island Byways for May 20, 2022 21.05.2022 2:00 ↓

Spring and summer weather and whales, glorious whales! Life on Alaska's Kodiak Island. 

Island Byways for May 13, 2022 13.05.2022 2:00 ↓

The advance of the dandelion, spring bird migrations, and David Sedaris in Kodiak? All this and more...life on an island in the North Pacific. 

Island Byways for April 29, 2022 29.04.2022 2:00 ↓

Kodiak moves into the twilight zone for the next few months. Wait...what? Life on Alaska's Kodiak Island. 

Island Byways for April 22, 2022 24.04.2022 2:00 ↓

Blustery winds and eagles in flight and the gradual appearance of spring. Life on an island in the Gulf of Alaska

Island Byways - April 15, 2022 16.04.2022 2:00 ↓

The gray whales have arrived! Signs of Spring continue on Alaska’s Kodiak Island.

Island Byways for April 8, 2022 08.04.2022 2:00 ↓

Eagles and ravens are busy getting ready for nesting season in Alaska. Life on Kodiak Island in the north Pacific. 

Island Byways for April 1, 2022 01.04.2022 2:00 ↓

No April Fools' jokes here! Spring migrations are underway - islanders are still awaiting the gray whales which will pass by on their way west and north to their summer feeding grounds. Life is good on Alaska's Kodiak Island. 

Island Byways for March 25, 2022 26.03.2022 2:00 ↓

Springtime brings squally weather to the island. Life on Alaska’s Kodiak Island.

Island Byways for March 18, 2022 19.03.2022 2:00 ↓

Typical storms and snow accompany the Spring Equinox. And what is an equilux, anyway? Life on Alaska's Kodiak Island. 

Island Byways for March 11, 2022 12.03.2022 2:00 ↓

Life is grand on the island - especially if you are a duck! Lots of rain and lots of birds showing up in local waters and along the shoreline. Life on Alaska's Kodiak Island. 

Island Byways for February 25, 2022 26.02.2022 2:00 ↓

Blustery days and things not always being what they seem on Alaska's Emerald Isle - Kodiak Island. 

Island Byways for February 18, 2022 19.02.2022 2:00 ↓

Celebrating the extended daylight into the evening hours, counting birds for the Great Backyard Bird Count and more...Life on Kodiak Island in the Gulf of Alaska. 

Island Byways for February 11, 2022 13.02.2022 2:00 ↓

Fluffy snow, forest trails, ice, and birding. Life on Alaska’s Kodiak Island.

Island Byways for February 4, 2022 04.02.2022 2:00 ↓

The freeze-thaw cycle continues! Steller's Eiders and getting ready for the Great Backyard Bird Count. LIfe on Kodiak Island in the North Pacific. 

Island Byways for January 28, 2022 28.01.2022 2:00 ↓

Nature's slushy, gaining daylight, and a little light for the night. Snippets of life on Alaska's Kodiak Island. 

Byways for January 21, 2022 21.01.2022 2:00 ↓

Nice ice, baby! Life on icy Kodiak Island in the Gulf of Alaska. 

Island Byways for January 14, 2022 14.01.2022 2:00 ↓

Eagles, orcas, otters, eiders, and weather that is variable...that's life on Kodiak Island in the Gulf of Alaska. 

Island Byways for January 7, 2022 09.01.2022 2:00 ↓

How do you tell if the moon is waxing or waning? What does that mean anyway? A small glimpse of life on Alaska’s Kodiak Island.

Island Byways for December 31, 2021 01.01.2022 2:00 ↓

Lessons learned in 2021 and a look ahead to 2022. Life on Alaska's Kodiak Island. 

Island Byways for December 24, 2021 24.12.2021 2:00 ↓

Chinook winds, holiday wishes, and the great outdoors. Life on Kodiak Island in the North Pacific. Merry Christmas!

Island Byways for December 17, 2021 17.12.2021 2:00 ↓

Countdown to the Winter Solstice and skating with Santa. Life on an island in the North Pacific. 

Island Byways for December 3, 2021 03.12.2021 2:00 ↓

Chilly weather and the return to live theatre in Kodiak. Life on an island in the North Pacific.