It's happening. The snow is nearly gone. The ice is melting. It's daylight until after 10:00 PM. And, the birds are returning. The change of seasons is underway in Alaska.This afternoon we took a drive to look for swans, ducks, and geese. We found plenty of ducks and geese on the Kenai River Flats, which is one of the few feeding/resting spots on their way north to the nesting grounds. There were mallards, pintails, snow geese, and white-fronted geese to name a few. There's no question that some of them were in the lower 48 just a few days ago. Of course, the year-round residents were there as well. Eagles, gulls, and ravens all made themselves available for some good binocular viewing. We even spotted a pair of mergansers near the Kenai Dock.
But, no swans were to be seen. We looked at the creek near Bishop Lake where they have been for most of the week, but they were not to be found. We'll try again. We may not have seen them today, but they're around, and they'll be in the area for a while. They have important work to do over the next few months with raising a family at the top of the list
So, for now Spring has sprung and the work has begun...it's happening.
1 comment:
Outstanding photos Mr. Hufford. You capture the true grittiness of breakup. I can hear the sand, mud, and gravel grinding beneath my feet with every mental step.
You have a very good eye for ordinary, and keen eye for making it extraordinary.
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