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Eureka! to quote Archimedes

As he jumped into his bath… Yes, We have found it!!!! Throughout 2015 and 2106 the National Parks Organization has been promoting it’s centenary year of 2016.  Their tag line has been “FIND YOUR PARK” Since our first visit to … Continue reading

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Two Cute Juvenile Great Horned Owls (Bubo virginianus) at Dusk

We had arrived at the Tundra RV Campsite in Tok, Alaska after our visit to Dawson City, YT in “Snowflake” over the “Top of the World Highway”.  We had heard very mixed and dour descriptions of the Highway, which is … Continue reading

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All The Scoter Species Together – Feeding Frenzy

One of the great things about full-timing is the amount of serendipity around.  We just happened to be in Haines at the perfect time to witness this phenomenon although we were looking for Eagles and Whales! We first saw Surf … Continue reading

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Why do they call Haliaeetus leucocephalus “Snow Pigeons” ?

I can understand why the folks in Haines call the Bald Eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) Snow Pigeons.  There are so many of them!! We have recently had the pleasure and thrill of attending Shorebird Festivals in Cordova, AK and Homer, AK. … Continue reading

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