In my last journal entry, I discussed how early our day can begin with the seabird telemetry project. Today we were operating at the other end of the schedule, working late into the nighttime hours…
I pulled the early shift for the seabird project today. Early, as in arrive at the study site, a 50 minute drive by ATV, BEFORE sunrise. Not a problem, I like the early morning hours, especially…
The Pribilofs are home not only to millions of seabirds and seals, but also to two other native land mammals, the Arctic Fox and the Pribilof Shrew. The shrew, is a tiny little insectivore (Students…
Even by Pribilof Islands weather standards , today was a nasty day. All day long we experienced rainy, windy and cold conditions. In fact, the seabird team stayed home from the field today to…
While the main focus of this expedition is life science, I think that there are numerous subjects that can be connected to this project. I've already discussed a bit about some of the technology…
First full day on St. Paul! I woke up early, eager to take in the experience of being on an island so far out in the Bering Sea. Walking from my house down to the lagoon, I spy a couple of new…
Hopeful for a successful flight, I woke up early and took advantage of the exercise room at my hotel to get in a short workout. This may well be my last opportunity to run in shorts for a long while…
"Well, I guess the key is to stay flexible and be ready for anything". I think that was my response to Project Manager, Kristin Timm's question during my PolarTREC interview about…
My first full day in Alaska! Staying up late to work on journal entries helped me to acclimate to the four hour time difference between Maryland and Alaska. I decided to do some morning birding…
"Southern Avenue, last stop in southern Prince George's County" announced the operator of the Metro train, as we pulled in to the stop just outside of the Washington, DC line. I took a last look…
It's hard for me to believe that my PolarTREC expedition is a mere three weeks away. I've watched the "Seabird Ecology in the Bering Sea" link inch its way up the list on the Upcoming Expeditions…
The spectacle of millions of seabirds wheeling about the rocky crags above the Bering Sea are only part of the draw for birders visiting the Pribilofs. While the breeding birds include species with…
