SilverSalmonAK, 1 year ago to photography

We have a nesting bald eagle pair in our neighborhood. We have a hunting scope set up on a tripod on the dining room table to watch the nest.

Isn't that what anyone would do?

It's been a bit over 4 weeks - if the eggs are viable, we should be seeing eaglets soon.

#Sitka #alaska #photography #eagles #BaldEagle #birds #birding

AKNativeNews, 1 year ago to random

Two More Victim's Remains Recovered from Sunday Sitka Capsizing
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Photo courtesy of Coast Guard Air Station Sitka.

Alaska State Troopers report that the remains of two victims of the capsized 30-foot charter vessel near Low Island in Sitka Sound that rolled over on Sunday were recovered Wednesday evening.

The remains have been tentatively identified as...
https://alaska-native-news.com/68150-2/68150/
#agcaoili #tyau #sitka #revocery #capsizing #solis #robidou #charter

SilverSalmonAK, 1 year ago to photography

These small islands are ubiquitous in SE Alaska. The SE comprises most of the Alexander Archipelago.

We have a LOT of islands!

We were in the lee of Biorca Island when I took this pic.

There's something about those trees, clinging stubbornly to huge, inhospitable boulders...

#Sitka #Alaska #photography #island

SilverSalmonAK, 1 year ago to photography

First bloom of the season! Hello my pretty.

#flowers #violets #Sitka #Alaska #photography