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Some of our neighbors are pretty wild!

A Squirrel’s Breath

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Mark Zeiger

Saturday we experienced one of those ineffable Southeast Alaska spring mornings: calm, cool air, fragrant with alder blossoms; sun rising clear over the Coast Range to the east, illuminating the pod of sea lions pursuing fish—relatively quietly, for them—in the … Continue reading →

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Waiting for Hummingbirds

Posted on April 17, 2017 by Mark Zeiger

Late spring always brings a sense of anticipation to the homestead. We’re eagerly awaiting the herring run and the accompanying humpback whales, orcas, and  Dolly Varden char. We anticipate fresh garden and wild greens, and warmer weather. With all of … Continue reading →

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