Black-capped Chickadee with elongated upper beak. Avian keratin disorder (AKD) is a disease characterized by debilitating beak overgrowth and other abnormalities of keratinized tissues. Affected birds have difficulty feeding and preening and may suffer high rates of mortality.
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Black-capped Chickadee with elongated upper beak
Black-capped Chickadee with elongated upper beak. Avian keratin disorder (AKD) is a disease characterized by debilitating beak overgrowth and other abnormalities of keratinized tissues. Affected birds have difficulty feeding and preening and may suffer high rates of mortality.
Dunlin flock near Egegik, Alaska
Dunlin flock near Egegik, Alaska.
Dunlin flock near Egegik, Alaska.
Long-Range Radar Station and Landfill
This oblique aerial photograph from 2006 shows the Barter Island long-range radar station landfill threatened by coastal erosion. The landfill was subsequently relocated further inland, however, the coastal bluffs continue to retreat.
This oblique aerial photograph from 2006 shows the Barter Island long-range radar station landfill threatened by coastal erosion. The landfill was subsequently relocated further inland, however, the coastal bluffs continue to retreat.
Red-necked Phalarope hatchlings, Prudhoe Bay, Alaska
Red-necked Phalarope hatchlings, Prudhoe Bay, AlaskaRed-necked Phalarope hatchlings (chicks). The photo was taken at Prudhoe Bay, Alaska as part of nest-monitoring research.
Red-necked Phalarope hatchlings, Prudhoe Bay, Alaska
Red-necked Phalarope hatchlings, Prudhoe Bay, AlaskaRed-necked Phalarope hatchlings (chicks). The photo was taken at Prudhoe Bay, Alaska as part of nest-monitoring research.
Unuk River in Southeast Alaska
Unuk River is one of the transboundary watersheds of Southeast Alaska.
Unuk River is one of the transboundary watersheds of Southeast Alaska.
Sand lance catch from a beach seine in the Aleutian Islands
Sand lance catch from a beach seine in the Aleutian IslandsPacific sand lance catch from a beach seine in the Aleutian Islands.
Sand lance catch from a beach seine in the Aleutian Islands
Sand lance catch from a beach seine in the Aleutian IslandsPacific sand lance catch from a beach seine in the Aleutian Islands.
Taku River in Southeast Alaska
Taku River is one of the transboundary watersheds of Southeast Alaska.
Taku River is one of the transboundary watersheds of Southeast Alaska.
Eric Reghr and Kristin Simac working on an anesthetized polar bear
Eric Reghr and Kristin Simac working on an anesthetized polar bearEric Reghr and Kristin Simac working on an anesthetized polar bear
Eric Reghr and Kristin Simac working on an anesthetized polar bear
Eric Reghr and Kristin Simac working on an anesthetized polar bearEric Reghr and Kristin Simac working on an anesthetized polar bear
Deformed beak Black-capped Chickadee next to peanut butter on a feeder
Deformed beak Black-capped Chickadee next to peanut butter on a feederDeformed beak Black-capped Chickadee next to peanut butter on a feeder
Deformed beak Black-capped Chickadee next to peanut butter on a feeder
Deformed beak Black-capped Chickadee next to peanut butter on a feederDeformed beak Black-capped Chickadee next to peanut butter on a feeder
Bar-tailed Godwits in flight near Egegik, Alaska
A large flock of Bar-tailed Godwits flying near Egegik, Alaska
A large flock of Bar-tailed Godwits flying near Egegik, Alaska
Sockeye salmon in shallow waters of Salmon Lake
Sockeye salmon in shallow waters of Salmon Lake which is at the headwaters of the Pilgrim River.
Sockeye salmon in shallow waters of Salmon Lake which is at the headwaters of the Pilgrim River.
Sockeye salmon spawning in the Grand Central River, Alaska
Sockeye salmon spawning in the Grand Central River, AlaskaSockeye salmon spawning in the Grand Central River, on the Seward Peninsula near Salmon Lake, Alaska.
Sockeye salmon spawning in the Grand Central River, Alaska
Sockeye salmon spawning in the Grand Central River, AlaskaSockeye salmon spawning in the Grand Central River, on the Seward Peninsula near Salmon Lake, Alaska.
Spawning sockeye salmon in the Grand Central River, near Nome, Alaska
Spawning sockeye salmon in the Grand Central River, near Nome, AlaskaSpawning sockeye salmon in the Grand Central River, near Nome, Alaska
Spawning sockeye salmon in the Grand Central River, near Nome, Alaska
Spawning sockeye salmon in the Grand Central River, near Nome, AlaskaSpawning sockeye salmon in the Grand Central River, near Nome, Alaska
Fish weir on the Snake River, near Nome, Alaska
A weir on the Snake River, near Nome, Alaska. This weir was used to count chum and coho salmon adults.
A weir on the Snake River, near Nome, Alaska. This weir was used to count chum and coho salmon adults.
Northern Fulmars on the water
Northern Fulmars on the water
Northern Fulmars on the water
Starting to bring in the mid-water trawl on the R/V Alaskan Gyre
Starting to bring in the mid-water trawl on the R/V Alaskan GyreBring in the mid-water trawl on the R/V Alaskan Gyre
Starting to bring in the mid-water trawl on the R/V Alaskan Gyre
Starting to bring in the mid-water trawl on the R/V Alaskan GyreBring in the mid-water trawl on the R/V Alaskan Gyre
Fish River on the Seward Peninsula, Alaska
Scenic view of the Fish River on Seward Peninsula, Alaska.
Scenic view of the Fish River on Seward Peninsula, Alaska.
Fish River on the Seward Peninsula, Alaska
Scenic view of the Fish River on Seward Peninsula, Alaska.
Scenic view of the Fish River on Seward Peninsula, Alaska.
The Nome River, Alaska
Scenic view of the Nome River
Scenic view of the Nome River
The Nome River with clear skies
Scenic view of the Nome River
Scenic view of the Nome River
The Nome River, Alaska
Scenic view of the Nome River
Scenic view of the Nome River