Dove in Cottonwood Tree

Early breakup brings early arrivals.

Climate-induced habitat changes on Alaska's North Slope such as coastal erosion and permafrost thaw have produced more food for migrating brant, a study says.

Resident Ravens Disappeared in Early April

Many Greylag Goose on Spildra, Norway

Identified as a male Varied Thrush (Ixoreus naevius)

Over the past few months, a massive toxic bloom of the marine diatom Pseudo-nitzschia, stretching from central California to the Alaska Peninsula, has resulted in significant impacts to coastal resources and marine life. NOAA has been working closely with federal, state, tribal, academic, and other partners to respond to this unprecedented harmful algal bloom (HAB).

Identification pending.

Early spring and early waterfowl

Dead Murres At Boat Harbor

A mysterious condition continues to inflict some Alaska birds

Residents concern over die-offs persist

The Department of Fish and Game plans to trap a flock of birds not native to Alaska that is trying to move in. The agency says starlings could cause big problems for humans and other birds native to the area. They want to get rid of the flock before their numbers grow.

Sea bird mortality observed on southeast end of Homer Spit

Common murre sightings; a concern for the predatory and scavenger bird numbers

A woodpecker never seen before.

A dead porpoise and eight seabirds found along shoreline

More reports of dead Murres observed in the Bristol Bay region.