Rustic Bunting in the Neighborhood
This Rustic Bunting has been coming into a feeder just a few miles from the WBA headquarters in Homer, Alaska. Photo taken 18 December 2013, Aaron Lang. Typically a bird we hope to find on our trips to St. Paul…
Ross's Gulls Galore
We've just returned from America's northernmost city where our quest for Ross's Gulls was a resounding success. On our last birding trip of 2014, seven hearty birders enjoyed fine views of the bubblegum pink gull on each day of the…
WBA Finds a Baikal Teal!
Our 2013 fall trip to Gambell got off to a blazing start! In our first hour of birding we tracked down two Red-throated Pipits, enjoyed great views of two Sharp-tailed Sandpipers, and had an absolutely incredible experience with the island's…
A New Species Documented in Alaska!
Big news on our 2013 Gulf of Alaska Pelagic trip (August 19-22)! Topping the list of highlights on the trip was a FLESH-FOOTED SHEARWATER, a species currently on Alaska's Unsubstantiated List (photo M.Vaughn). Pending acceptance of our photos and report,…