Seward, Alaska
Sunrise 4:32 am, sunset 11:24
pm, for a total day length of 18 hours and 52 minutes. Tomorrow will be 58
seconds longer.
The sunny, extraordinary,
atypical, warm weather continues. Today’s high was an astounding 80º! The south
breeze, indoor fans, and plenty of water helped to keep at least some sunburnt Alaskans from
succumbing to heat stroke. Tomorrow is forecast to be even warmer: 81º. Whew!
HOT! A chance of rain is possible, but not for another WEEK. This is
incredible!
Also incredible were three
CASPIAN TERNS spotted along the waterfront. Their long, slender wings looked like flippers
flapping, the dark undersides of the wing tips flashing. Most notable was
the huge red bill like a bird clown, leading the show.
This species is uncommon here
but not unexpected. One tern took an interest in me and obligingly circled
overhead as my camera clicked away, expressing its opinion in a loud, harsh
voice. Hard to say thumbs up or down, as that is apparently the only voice it
has. Regardless of the review, I was thrilled!
Completely opposite in habit,
a stealthy, silent, GREAT BLUE HERON adult in the distance froze like a
weathered branch, dismayed to be discovered. These amazing birds live here
year-round, and yet are often invisible for many days or weeks. It is not known
where they nest.
With weather like Hawaii’s, I
expect to see Laysan Albatrosses any day.
Happy Birding!
Carol Griswold
Seward Sporadic Bird Report
Reporter
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