A close look at this fallen spruce tree raises questions underlying causes and tree health.

Alatna and Koyukuk River water level rise in three days raising concerns for transportation, and community is on emergency flood watch.

Starfish wasting observed in Kassan for the first time in several years.

Blue jays occur across southern Canada from Alberta east to Quebec and the Atlantic provinces.

A couple of weeks ago I spotted a small gull on the second bridge behind Kotzebue. The bird wouldn't fly and was walking slowly.

These small rodents are a key part of the Northwest Arctic ecosystem.

Observers report unusual sea gull lethargy and die-offs on area beaches.

The crow was on the beach hiding near a driftwood stump and was unable to fly and struggled to walk. These are signs associated with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) also commonly referred to as "bird flu". See video.

"Grayling guts with unknown pearl like cyst or tapeworm. Never seen this before in our grayling."

These eggs from a trout caught in the Fish River, had unusual milky translucent capsules in it.

From the images shared, these appear to be Philemona, a freshwater parasite. Philomena is a food quality concern but is Not considered a human health concern. With proper preparation, the salmon is safe to eat.

No obvious cause of death for this adult and juvenile otter.

An unusually mosquito-free summer in Anchorage, Alaska, despite wet conditions, has prompted discussions among local observers and experts, with no clear correlation found between weather patterns and mosquito activity. Although the numbers and timing are locally influenced, similar observations were shared from Fairbanks and Chistochina.

High water throughout the summer continues to erode the river bank.

Erosion of the shoreline on Well Island is threatening the water line that connects the village of Noatak to their water supply. The Tribal Health System is coordinating with the federal agencies and state and borough to support water supply needs and repairs.