MicheleV_AK

MicheleV_AK, 11 months ago to Alaska

These are from a group called Sharing Alaska. So much cuteness in these pictures of various wildlife babies, I don't have words to describe the adorableness overload! Enjoy! 💗
#Alaska #AlaskaWildlife #AlaskaMarineLife #AlaskaWildBabies #CutenessOverload

Seal babies standing on rocks with water in the background
Black bear cubs on the shore
River otters galore standing on the edge of the water.

MicheleV_AK, 1 year ago to random

I often wonder how I survived my childhood considering these were what we played on in the park in the neighborhood! 😲 😵
#ISurvivedMyChildhood #DeathTrapsInParks

Yes, this is an exact replica of the "jungle gym" I had in my neighborhood park as a child. Made of metal.
The maypole was one of the items for children to play on when I was a kid.
See-saw from the very olden days. Absolute death trap.

MicheleV_AK, 1 year ago to random

OK, folks! I cannot follow anyone else. I've reached my limit so that is sad. 😞 I don't know why there is a limit. Anyone know?

MicheleV_AK, 7 months ago to Alaska

So much HATCHER, the Pika! Busy, busy little guy carrying loads to his living quarters. Photos by Phillip Flippo
#Alaska #AlaskaWildlife #Pika #HatcherThePika

Hatcher, the Pika, carrying a load of leaves in his mouth to his living quarters in Alaska.
Hatcher, the Pika, carrying a load of leaves in his mouth to his living quarters in Alaska.

MicheleV_AK, 1 month ago to random

#BearChoosesBear #IChooseTheBear

MicheleV_AK, 2 months ago to Alaska

Stunning Northern Lights from last night/early morning in North Pole, Alaska, where Santa Claus (seriously, I'm not kidding) lives. Photos by Maraya Kraft. #Alaska #AlaskaWinter #NorthernLights

Northern Lights in bright green over the snow in North Pole, Alaska.
Northern Lights in bright green over North Pole, Alaska.

MicheleV_AK, 10 months ago to Alaska

So disgusting on every level! 😡
"More than 20 endangered sea lions have been found dead in the Copper River Delta this summer, many with gunshot wounds. The National Marine Fisheries Service has now quadrupled the reward for information on the illegal killings to $20,000.

Sadie Wright, a biologist with the agency, said the dead animals were found during surveys of the area east of Cordova. This year, she said, it’s an unusually high number.

“We’ve done this for a number of years,” Wright said. “And this year we’ve found a big spike in the number of dead sea lions on the islands there.”

As of June 2, they’d found seven dead sea lions in the area. Since then, at least 15 more have been reported. Wright said by this time in previous years they’d found about three or four.

Steller Sea Lions are protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act and the Endangered Species Act. Killing them is illegal."
#AlaskaMurderers #SlaughteredStellerSeaLions #Alaska
https://alaskapublic.org/2023/08/07/reward-increased-after-more-than-20-endangered-sea-lions-illegally-killed-near-cordova/

MicheleV_AK, 7 months ago to Alaska

I have a friend who works up north on the Slope and he takes amazing pics of polar bears. His name is Melvin Kayotuk.
#Alaska #AlaskaWildlife #AlaskaPolarBears

Polar bear with face turned toward the camera.
Polar bear cub sniffing the ground.
Frontal view of a large polar bear.

MicheleV_AK, 5 months ago to random

The white raven holds special meaning for Alaska Native people, according to Rosita Worl, a Tlingit anthropologist and president of the Sealaska Heritage Institute.

“There is definite excitement in the Native community throughout Alaska in seeing White Raven, reconfirming for Native Peoples Raven’s trickster nature and his transformation capabilities,” Worl said in an email.

Oral tradition holds that Raven was white to begin with, “but through his antics he was transformed into a Black Raven,” Worl said.

“Seeing White Raven today confirms both his trickster and culture hero nature, bringing benefits to the human world — including laughter and humor.” Photos by Marc Lester of the Anchorage Daily News #WhiteRaven #CelebrityStatus #AnchorageAlaska
https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/wildlife/2023/12/16/anchorages-white-raven-achieves-celebrity-status-inspiring-art-lore-and-adulation/

Photo of the white raven somewhere in Anchorage Alaska

MicheleV_AK, 1 year ago to random

You cannot make this shit up!
"A member of GOP leadership in the Tennessee House of Representatives was recently found guilty of sexually harassing at least one legislative intern, likely two, by an ethics subcommittee acting in secret, NewsChannel 5 Investigates has learned.

About six hours after being confronted by NewsChannel 5 Investigates, Rep. Scotty Campbell gave up his seat in the Tennessee General Assembly.

Campbell, who served as vice chair of the House Republican Caucus and who recently voted to expel three Democrats who engaged in a gun violence protest on the House floor, had suffered no previous consequences as a result of his actions."
https://www.newschannel5.com/news/newschannel-5-investigates/revealed/revealed-gop-leader-who-voted-to-expel-tennessee-three-found-guilty-of-sexually-harassing-interns

MicheleV_AK, 1 month ago to random

@Hunterrules0_o @TheBierFrau No, I don't give a damn if a trans woman uses a bathroom that I am in. Just ask the fucking question! I am not a transphobic bigot. Trans women are women.

MicheleV_AK, 11 months ago to Alaska

Some more of the wildflowers from today's hike by Kelly Lake.
#Alaska #AlaskaSummuer #AlaskaWildflowers #KenaiWildlifeRefuge

Alaska wild lupine
Alaska wild rose
Wild Alaska lupine

MicheleV_AK, 6 months ago to random

Bwahahahahahahaha! This made me laugh out loud! 😂 #SillyMemes #Boomers

MicheleV_AK, 11 months ago to Alaska

Some more sight and sound of the Kenai River on the trail located in the Kenai Wildlife Refuge on the Kenai Peninsula. Soothing! #Alaska #KenaiRiverAlaska #KenaiWildlifeRefuge #AlaskaSummer

Video of the sound and sight of the Kenai River today

MicheleV_AK, 9 months ago to Alaska

Photographer Phillip Flippo just got back from McNeil River where he watched the brown bears fish. Such an excellent shot of this bear catching a fish!
#Alaska #AlaskaWildlife #McNeilRiverAlaska BearFishing

MicheleV_AK, 6 months ago to random

I came across this cartoon/meme this morning and literally spit out my coffee. 😂 #AlienHumor

MicheleV_AK, 11 months ago to Alaska

Such an interesting sight at the Wednesday Market in my town...dinosaurs wandering around!
#Alaska #AlaskaDinosaurs

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MicheleV_AK, 11 months ago to random

Perfect! Absolute Perfection! The Hollywood Star of the twice-impeached, twice-indicted, sexual assaulter, libelous, corrupt former WH guy has been redecorated.

The Hollywood walk of fame star of the former prez has been decorated with a toilet and bathtub loaded with boxes marked "classified." Also, crime scene tape surrounds the area.

MicheleV_AK, 9 months ago to Alaska

Well, this is photo looks like it is of two book ends or should I say butt ends or cheek to cheek...lol! Two young adult moose kneeling to eat grass and they are almost touching butts. Darling photo by Michelle Hanson
#Alaska #AlaskaWildlife #Moosetodon

MicheleV_AK, 9 months ago to Alaska

Baby Pika in Hatcher Pass, Alaska running with greens in his little mouth. So cute!
Photo by Phillip Flippo
#Alaska #AlaskaWildlife #Pika

MicheleV_AK, 9 months ago to Alaska

I have never, ever seen a fish like this before. It's a Rock Greenling and was caught in a cove near Otter Lodge in Homer. It is gorgeous! Photo from Homer Chamber of Commerce via Otter Cove Lodge.
#Alaska #BeautifulFish #TooPrettyToEat

A multi-colored fish, Rock Greenling, that was caught in a cove near Homer Alaska. Coloring is profound with orange, bright blue, red. The meat of the fish is bright blue.
A multi-colored fish, Rock Greenling, that was caught in a cove near Homer Alaska. Coloring is profound with orange, bright blue, red. The meat of the fish is bright blue.

MicheleV_AK, 8 months ago to Alaska

Our trip to Katmai was freaking AMAZING!! It was such an honor to observe these magnificent beings in their natural habitat. I took about a million pics and videos so I will try to share as many as possible. #Alaska #AlaskaWildlife #KatmaiNationalParkAlaska #Bears

Bear 806s cub on the shore of the Brooks River. I call this cub Floofy
Bear 806 sitting on the shore of Brooks River looking mighty precious.
Bear 806 sitting on the shore of Brooks River looking mighty precious.

MicheleV_AK, 7 months ago to Alaska

Hatcher! According to photographer Phillip Flippo, Hatcher appears to be doing his best Hanibal Lecter impersonation...lol!
#Alaska #AlaskaWildlife #HatcherThePika

MicheleV_AK, 5 months ago to Alaska

Speaking of the ravens perched on top of the light pole in a parking lot in Anchorage, Alaska! Great photos by Michelle Hanson. Could it be love?? #Alaska #WhiteRaven #BlackRaven #AlaskaBirds

White (leucistic) raven and black raven on top of the light pole in a parking lot rubbing beaks.
White (leucistic) raven and black raven on top of the light pole in a parking lot rubbing beaks.

MicheleV_AK, 9 months ago to Alaska

So, I am heading to Katmai National Park in two days to visit the bears at Brooks Falls! Hope I get lots of good pics to share with you all. Super excited about the trip.
#Alaska #KatmaiNationalParkAlaska #BrooksFalls #FatBear