A fin whale washed ashore in St. George, Pribilofs, Alaska.

The lack of sea ice in Toksook Bay, has allowed for a uniquel sighting - a January beluga whale!

Observers note that the western tree frogs are singing earlier then usual this year, perhaps taking advantage of a break in the drought.

Black bear (Ursus americanus) sighted during a rather warm winter this year.

It was a very warm week of the 25th of January, on my way home it started raining pretty heavy, mind you, no snow, but rain. I was expecting maybe some wet snow, but it was not to be...

Sea bird mortality observed on southeast end of Homer Spit

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

The level of Eklutna Lake seems to be very low this winter. Over the long term, decline of the Eklutna Glacier is a concern for water and energy supply.

Glide Crack in Turnagain Pass

A woodpecker never seen before.

A dead porpoise and eight seabirds found along shoreline

Poor ice quality on the Teedriinjik (Chandalar) River

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

Above normal temperatures in the Northwest Arctic region

The start of January 2016 felt like it was early springtime.

Murres have had a tough year due likely to the Blob effect of warm water and (potentially) displacement of food resources. Many murres have been reported that are sick or starving.

Estos peces son venenosos y difíciles de ser observados por confundirse muy bien con el ambiente.

Flocks of Common Murres were seen flying overhead, along with dying and grounded birds scampering around the Fish Lake area, just to the southeast foothills of Mount Yealo in the Susitna Valley.