Shorebirds on the Copper River Delta, Alaska
It is a bit early, but the birds are beginning to arrive – this was from this morning. I forgot what an amazing experience it is to see these huge flocks of birds!
Shorebird Migration
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It’s very impressive. Do you know what these were?
Wow, glad you didn’t miss the migration! I know getting there was a challenge with the Whittier Tunnel closed, I’m sure it was a long trip. We hope to see you and Janine soon. Maybe you can stop for a few minutes on your drive back home.
Love, Mom
Thanks Roberta! They are mostly western sandpipers, with a few others mixed in.
Hi Mom,
Thanks – I’m really hoping they will have the road open so that I don’t have to repeat that 450 mile drive, we should know more today.
Wow, great take off! I gotta get me a long lens.
If I saw a flock one-quarter that size I’d be amazed. Alaska is something else.
Thanks John – yeah this migration is pretty amazing!
I hear ya Laurent – a long lens can be a lot of fun, even for landscapes.
Hey…cool photo! Glad you made it down there to capture this! I heard on the 5:00 news tonight that DOT expects to have the Whittier tunnel open by Friday. Keep your fingers crossed…would bet the heck out of doing that long drive home!
That is great news – thanks Tawny!