Young mallard ducklings follow mom on a pond in the Mendenhall Valley.

Young mallard ducklings follow mom on a pond in the Mendenhall Valley.

Wild Shots

Submit your wild shots: The Empire Outdoors page is looking for superb images of Alaska’s wildlife, scenery or plant life. Send your photos to: Outdoors Editor, outdoors@juneauempire.com. For all photos include the name of the photographer, a description of what is shown in the picture, when it was taken and any other pertinent information. Images will run as space allows.

Heather flowers on Gold Ridge.

Heather flowers on Gold Ridge.

Mountain goats on the slopes of Mount Juneau.

Mountain goats on the slopes of Mount Juneau.

Downtown Juneau and Douglas Island as viewed from Mount Juneau.

Downtown Juneau and Douglas Island as viewed from Mount Juneau.

One hen and 30 chicks at North Tee Harbor.

One hen and 30 chicks at North Tee Harbor.

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