The birds won't sit still
March 15, 2021. A common chickadee stayed on a branch long enough to be photographed. They are flocking through the yard with ferocity along with numerous redpolls. It's almost like spring might be on the way. Temperature: 13°F (-11°C) | Sunrise: 8:07 am | Sunset: 7:53 pm
Common Redpoll
March 30, 2021. A common redpoll briefly pauses from feeding on a branch. These winter finches don't sit very still in the early spring! Temperature: 36°F (2°C) | Sunrise: 7:12 am | Sunset: 8:39 pm
Return
April 11, 2021. The geese are back, waiting for the snow to melt. The temperature even rose above freezing today. Creamer's Field, Fairbanks, Alaska. Temperature: 33°F (1°C) | Sunrise: 6:28 am | Sunset: 9:16 pm
Trumpeter Swan Reflections
At Creamer's Field in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Trumpeter Swan
Trumpeter Swans
April 19, 2021. Trumpeter swans at Creamer's Field. Temperature: 55°F (13°C) | Sunrise: 5:59 am | Sunset: 9:42 pm
Greater White-fronted Goose
Dark-eyed Junco
Fairbanks, Alaska
May 5, 2021. Dark-eyed junco. Fairbanks, Alaska. Temperature: 54°F (12°C) | Sunrise: 5:01 am | Sunset: 10:35 pm
Tree Swallow
May 6, 2021. A tree swallow perches on top of a pole holding a nesting box and "rides" in the strong wind blowing over the field. Temperature: 60°F (16°C) | Sunrise: 4:58 am | Sunset: 10:39 pm
A tree swallow perches on top of a pole holding a nesting box and "rides" in the strong wind blowing over the field.
