Seward, Alaska
Sunrise 8:47 am, sunset 6:40 pm, for a total day length of 9 hours and 51 minutes. Tomorrow will be 5 minutes and 22 seconds shorter.
Cold, clear, and windy as forecasted. Today’s low of 22 occurred at 8 am, rising to a high of 30 at 4 pm. The 20-30 mph north wind rattled our bones and tossed crispy leaves and loose spruce needles into the air. The weekend forecast is for more of the same.
I received a report from Questa Woods north of Seward of an ANNA’S HUMMINGBIRD, maybe two. I received permission to document the tiny wonder and was fortunate to find one at the feeder as the shadows deepened. The owner would like this location to be private, but was willing to share the exciting news.
A heated hummingbird feeder is on order in case this little toughie sticks around to brighten the short days ahead. Our local record is a male who made it to Valentine’s Day in 2017 and disappeared in blizzard conditions on the cusp of spring.
Best wishes to this intrepid Anna’s!
Happy Birding!
Carol Griswold
Seward Sporadic Bird Report Reporter
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