Emperor Goose still here 12-28-09

The Emperor Goose was seen today on the east side of the Spit near the Pier One Theater.

12-9-09 Bluebird and Solitaire

The Mountain Bluebird is still at the Church of Christ on East End Rd.

The Townsend's Solitaire is still being seen about a quarter mile up from Taku on Fernwood. Mornings are when it is most frequently seen.

The Sandhill Crane up on the North Fork Rd is also still there.

(A similar pattern to these reports?)

11-24-09

The Mountain Bluebird was still at the Church of Christ as the sun was going down on Tuesday.

A single Sandhill Crane was reported on the Northfork Rd. Possibly the one that was alone up in the Palmer hayflats recently. A supposition I suppose?

American Pipit seen at Bishop’s Beach by the slough.

Possible Snow Bunting near the Fishing Hole.

Short-eared Owls at Louie’s Lagoon.

Many good birds!

11-21-09

The Mountain Bluebird was seen again yesterday (20th) near the Church just across from Home Run Oil. Seen in the trees there eating, was not hard to find, and stayed around for a while.

According to Dave Erickson, a Mountain Bluebird was seen about 5 years ago in town near the Bidarka Inn, although not officially verified. They are "rare" in Alaska and "accidental" in Kachemak Bay in winter.

11-14-09

Very windy day on the Spit with a very high tide!

Common Eider and Thick-billed Murre seen from Land's End. (see AKBirding for details)

Marbled Murrelet, Common Murre, Harlequin Ducks in the Harbor.

Goldeneyes and Bufflehead in the Fishing Hole.

800+ Rock Sandpipers in Mud Bay about two hours after high tide.

11-13-09

On the 12th a Great Horned Owl was seen and heard close-by on East Skyline Dr. They are "fairly common" in this area this year he said.

The Anna's Hummingbird is still visiting the feeder on Portlock St. as of the 13th. Also a Sharp-shinned Hawk seen nearby. (AkBirding)

11-11-09

One Long-billed Dowitcher was seen in Mud Bay on the 10th. Very late for them/it to be here.

11-10-09

A Wilson's Warbler was seen on the Calhoun Trail yesterday (11-9).

The Anna's Hummingbird is still coming to the feeder on Portlock St.

See AKBirding for more details.

Lani

11-9-09

The Anna's Hummingbird was seen most of the day on the 8th on Portlock St (east of town).

White-throated Sparrow, 25-30 Golden-crowned Sparrows, one Ruby-crowned Kinglet. All seen at Seaside Farms.

See AKBirding for details.

Lani

11-8-09

An Anna's Hummingbird was seen at a feeder on the 7th, east of town on Portlock St.

On the 7th at the end of the Spit the following birds were seen: Harlequin Ducks, Long-tailed Ducks, Common Murre, Red-necked Grebe, Pelagic Cormorant, Glaucous-winged Gull, Mew Gull, Northwestern Crow, Bald Eagle, Common Loon, Rock Pigeon, and Black Scoter. Elsewhere on the spit, Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches, Red-breasted Merganzers (Deep Water Harbour), and a huge group of Rock Sandpipers (Mud Bay).

On the 2nd, Great Horned Owl was heard calling out by Fritz Creek and a fair number of Spruce Grouse around.

How this will go and how you can help.

When I hear of a bird sighting I will post it on here. Also add ones from AKBirding.

I invite everyone else to do the same. It could be a great way to hear about birds faster and to just focus on Homer and Kachemak Bay.

If you want to contact me for more information about a bird, you can use my email or phone number or send an email through peep@islandsandocean.org.


Lani