Alaska 2010 Day Seven on Friday, June 11, 2010, Led by Ashok Khosla
photos by Bill Walker, click thumbnails to enlarge
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49 Species at 2 Locations
Ducks, Geese, and Swans
Canada Goose
KR
Brant
CR
Tundra Swan
CR
Common Eider
CR
Partridges, Grouse, Turkeys, and Old World Quail
Loons
Pacific Loon
CR
Cormorants
Hawks, Kites, and Eagles
Golden Eagle
KR
Plovers
Sandpipers and Phalaropes
Skuas, Gulls, and Terns
Mew Gull
CR
Shrikes
Jays and Crows
Swallows
Bank Swallow
KR
Old World Warblers and Gnatcatchers
Thrushes
Bluethroat
KR
Wagtails and Pipits
Wood-Warblers
Emberizids
Fox Sparrow
KR
Northern Finches
Council Road, AK = CR
Kougarok Road, AK = KR
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Trip Notes
Split up the day for best photographic opportunities; Spent the morning pursuing the Arctic Warbler and Bluethroat; the afternoon outing focused on shorebirds and the fine hospitality of the Safety Checkpoint Roadhouse. Between these excursions we took time to commune with the Northern Shrike nest near Bering Air terminal at the Nome airport. Discovery of the day was Mary's ability to speak Spotted Sandpiper.
Mammals seen: Porcupine, Beaver, Arctic Ground Squirrel on Kougarouk Road; A single Moose on the hillside above the Nome harbor jetty.
Trip Map
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