Friday, March 16, 2012

You Know its Spring In Alaska When?



When the eagle is actually sitting on the
 "Eagle Tree"
This tree is pretty empty during the cold winter months.
Now that warmer air is moving in, there is actually time for them to sit and enjoy
the warm sunshine.


When you find a tuft of moose hair hanging on a twig.
That can only mean one thing....the moose are starting to loose their winter coats!
No need for all that warmth in the land of the midnight sun.



When little birds like chickadees and nuthatches
 start checking out the bird house.



When there are little avalanches on south facing slopes.


When some of the lake ice starts to recede.
 Soon the migratory birds 
will be making their way back to Alaska.  
This year we had a couple of swan and duck families stay the winter.

And last and I think most important is that the rabbits are starting to
show a hint of brown in their ears!!
That's when you know spring is truly on its way!!!



7 comments:

  1. Fantastic photos Chris. It must be fascinating place to live. Enjoy your hopefully warmer Spring days, Tam x

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  2. Oh my, you did it again: fabulous photos!!! :-)

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  3. It is no wonder the birds are checking out that sweet birdhouse. - Your photos are breathtaking, it will be fun to see how things change in the coming months. - Have a wonderful weekend! xo

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  4. These are all good signs of spring.I still see lots of snow around,though.

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  5. Hello cHRISTINE
    WOW! What fantastic pictures you have captured of the magnificent wildlife and signs of spring in your neck of the woods... BEAUTIFUL!
    Have a wonderful weekend my lovely
    LOVE PEACE enJOY!
    Julie
    x

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  6. So happy to see spring is arriving Chris! GREAT photo's!!!

    Happy weekend,

    Madelief x

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  7. Love your pictures Chris! …and now I know a little bit more about the spring in Alaska….:O)
    Enjoy!
    Groetjes,
    Maren

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