Category Archives: Diurnal Raptors

Two Cute Juvenile Great Horned Owls (Bubo virginianus) at Dusk

We had arrived at the Tundra RV Campsite in Tok, Alaska after our visit to Dawson City, YT in “Snowflake” over the “Top of the World Highway”.  We had heard very mixed and dour descriptions of the Highway, which is … Continue reading

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Why do they call Haliaeetus leucocephalus “Snow Pigeons” ?

I can understand why the folks in Haines call the Bald Eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) Snow Pigeons.  There are so many of them!! We have recently had the pleasure and thrill of attending Shorebird Festivals in Cordova, AK and Homer, AK. … Continue reading

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