A close look at this fallen spruce tree raises questions underlying causes and tree health.

Tribal member from St. Mary's, Alaska noticed this on her when she went back inside her home. Turns out it is an elm sawfly, Cimbex americana.

Black insect never seen by a Yupiit of Andreafski Tribal member at his home in St. Mary's.

This eye catching insect is the adult stonefly.

Tribal member of St. Mary's finds the larva of a predaceous diving beetle.

Slimy sculpins (Cottus cognatus) are small, nocturnal, bottom-dwelling fish that lack a swim bladder to help them stay bouyant in the water. Their size and habitat allow them to easily avoid fishing gear designed for salmon.

Seeing pollen in rainwater is unusual.

Grasshoppers aren't common around Saint Mary's, but may become abundant during years with warm temperatures and ample vegetation for food.

Salmon are dying along the Andreafsky River and Lower Yukon River before spawning out. Water surface temperatures have been unusually warm, at one point reaching 70 degrees Fahrenheit.

Inside of a couch shipping box.

Early river break-up and low water

Early spring and early waterfowl

7-21-13 Tiger moth - St. Mary's, Alaska, USA