Common Murre (Uria aalge) Stranding

Observation: Yesterday one of those common murres showed up in Chistochina. While several community members were trying to keep it alive a raven came along and killed it. The good Samaritans were Barbara Charley and her daughter, Stephanie. Wilson Justin, Native Village of Chistochina

Media: 2016-01-04 - see article, 'Wildlife rescuers overwhelmed with starving sea birds' Alaska Public Media - The Associated Press

2016-01-05 - see article, 'Massive seabird die-off lines Whittier beaches with carcasses' Alaska Dispatch News - Zaz Hollander