Island Byways

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.