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A sooty grouse alertly watches some approaching humans. (Photo by Pam Bergeson)

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On the Trails: From Switzer Creek to Mount Roberts

A September morning stroll with a friend on the Switzer Creek Trail (and the nearby DZ Loop Trail)…

A crow is blinded in one eye with an infection of avian pox. (Photo by Kerry Howard)

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On the Trails: Avian flu ailments

Among the many diseases that afflict wild birds, there is avian flu, which made national news when it…

Devil’s Club provides shelter for angel wings along the Dzantik’i Heeni Loop Trail on Sept. 16. (Photo by Deana Barajas)

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A male pink salmon attacks another male with a full-body bite, driving the victim to the bottom of the stream.(Photo by Bob Armstrong)

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On the Trails: Eagle Beach strawberries and salmon

A walk at Eagle Beach Rec Area often yields something to think about. Here are two examples, unrelated…

A calm porcupine eating lunch and not displaying its quills. (Photo by Jos Bakker)

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On the Trails: Prickly critters here and afar

Prickles, thorns, and spines of some sort are a common type of protection, found in many organisms. Here,…

A Wilson warbler on a garden fern at about 16-Mile Glacier Highway on Aug. 17. (Courtesy Photo / Kenneth Gill, gillfoto)

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A rainbow spans North Douglas on Aug. 16. (Photo by Kelsey Riederer)

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Wild Shots

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Humpback whales engage in “bubble net” feeding near Juneau on July 31. (Photo by Christopher Grau)

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An Exobasidium fungus grows on a rusty menziesia leaf. (Photo by Michael Melampy)

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On the Trails: Scrapbook of summer observations

Summer came, with the colorful blooming of tall fireweed. Hermit thrushes were still singing and, on two different…

A young black bear carries away a chum salmon at Salt Chuck near the Amalga boat ramp on July 20. (Courtesy Photo / Kenneth Gill, gillfoto)

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A white butterfly rests upon a fern Saturday at Prince of Wales Island. (Courtesy Photo / Marti Crutcher)

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Reader-submitted photos of Mother Nature in Southeast Alaska.

This photo was taken at Point Bridget State Park. (Courtesy Photo / Nicholette Villarreal)

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Reader-submitted photos of Mother Nature in Southeast Alaska.

A moon jellyfish swims in Gastineau Channel on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Seeing lots of jellyfish around Juneau? Here’s why.

Reports of peanutbutterfish are uncomfirmed at this time.

Opinion: Sen. Murkowski continues her role as outdoor recreation’s fiercest advocate

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Opinion: Sen. Murkowski continues her role as outdoor recreation’s fiercest advocate

Murkowski deserve credit for uniting lawmakers on this bipartisan issue.

Mendenhall Glacier master plan calls for major change

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Mendenhall Glacier master plan calls for major change

Construction not expected until 2022 at the earliest.

Seeing Red: Highbush cranberries in the snow

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Seeing Red: Highbush cranberries in the snow

Post-holing can pay off.

Alan Thomas Soltys-Gray fishes for salmon. (Courtesy Photo | Tony Soltys)

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Fly fishing classes coming up

Learn a new hobby.

The Mating Game

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The Mating Game

This one’s for the birds.

Moving with muktuk: Planet Alaska relocates to Juneau

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Moving with muktuk: Planet Alaska relocates to Juneau

A new adventure in the new year.

Planet Alaska: 10 things I learned at fishcamp

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Planet Alaska: 10 things I learned at fishcamp

Fishcamp is a way of life.