This winter large numbers of redpolls have been observed at bird feeders, from Fairbanks to Anchorage. ADFG reports that mass mortality events of redpolls have also been observed. ADFG advises homeowners not to handle dead or sick birds, and to prevent pets from coming in contact with them. Bird illness may be caused by a bacteria that could also affect people and pets.

Two individuals were found deceased in a vehicle on Steese Highway, with recovery delayed by severe weather; no foul play is suspected.

Autumn colors have been quite delayed this year, maybe ten days to two weeks later than "usual"

European Honey Bee a.k.a Western Honey Bee (apis mellifera) spotted with 2 feet of snow still on the ground.

These berries were on a south slope in a recently burned area. Seems early to me!

During a summer of unusually warm temperatures, highbush cranberries (Viburnum edule) are blooming, using buds that would have normally bloomed next spring.

As of Monday morning, the fire 3 miles north of Murphy Dome was estimated at 650 acres. About 146 personnel working to contain the fire, which was started by lightning on Friday.

This morning I heard and saw a robin in Fairbanks right near the fairgrounds. I have lived in Fairbanks for more than 30 years and have never seen a robin this early!

Uncommon coyote sighting in the Interior.

Transportation engineers moved the road to avoid a giant mass of frozen debris sliding downhill.

We've seen these birds in the Fairbanks area before but neither my wife or I could recall seeing one at this time of year.

Fairbanks rose bush blooming in early September, 2017.

Hot, dry weather over the northern Interior is keeping wildfire season alive longer than normal.

Little early for blueberry to be ripe.

Never seen a grouse this size.

Department biologists do not keep track of coyote numbers, but Fairbanks-area trapper Randy Zarnke said coyotes began showing up on his trapline trails three or four years ago.