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Coral Found Following November Storm
Red coral observed near Port Heiden along the Bering Sea coast.
Port Heiden, Alaska, United States

Aftermath of the Storm
Kotzebue, Alaska, United States

Warm Winter Weather Patterns along Kuskokwim River
This is the second year in a row that people from Chuathbaluk are able to use boats (skiffs) on the Kuskokwim River in November.
Chuathbaluk, Alaska, United States

Late Bloomer-Wild Rose
An afterschool club have been monitoring rosehips and found this late-blooming flower.
Fairbanks, Alaska, United States

"Glowing" Tomcod (*Microgadus proximus*) in the dark - plankton?
I notice fluorescent glowing in the dark: happens to be the tomcods I caught the other day.
Chevak, Alaska, United States

California Sea Lion (*Zalophus californianus*) in Auke Bay
California sea lions are rare but occasionally show up in Southeast Alaska and have been documented in other parts of Alaska as well.
Juneau, Alaska, United States

Cloudberries (*Rubus chamaemorus*) in Seldovia
Cloudberries observed in new area around Seldovia.
Jakolof Bay Headwaters, Alaska, United States

Low Water Levels in the Yukon River
Water levels are 5 feet below normal.
Fort Yukon, Alaska, United States

Abundant Year for Pink Salmon (*Oncorhynchus gorbuscha*)!
The creeks were so full - I bet the oxygen levels weren't so good for them though.
King Cove, Alaska, United States

Funnel Cloud Spotted Near Flathorn Lake
Funnel cloud photographed from the air while flying near Flathorn Lake
Lower Susitna River Drainage, Alaska, United States

Permafrost Melt Causing River Erosion
Severe permafrost thaw and erosion along Koyukuk River banks.
Allakaket, Alaska, United States

Air Quality Advisory due to Wildfires
Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

Moose (*Alces alces*) with Boils on Hind Legs
Identified by ADFG as skin irritation caused by moose flies, (*Haematobosca alcis*) bites.
Anchorage, Alaska, United States

Beach Sand - Coastal Erosion
We are losing coastline due to erosion and this is a sad sight to witness.
Hooper Bay, Alaska, United States

Black Slugs (*Arion ater L*) Devastating Native Plants in Chugach Forest
Black slugs are impacting native plants in the Chugach Forest and may be spreading elsewhere.
McKinley Lake, Alaska, United States

L'agrile du frêne (*Agrilus planipennis*) détecté à Québec
Emerald Ash Borer Detected in Quebec City - a larva was found under the bark of one of the 400 branches taken from municipal ash trees in 2017. "
Québec, Quebec, Canada

It's All a Month Early
A number of plants are growing oddly "out of season".
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States

Caterpillar (*Orthosia hibisci*) Infestation Causes Defoliation
The village of Anvik along the west bank of the Yukon River has an increase in defoliation associated with caterpillar numbers.
Anvik, Alaska, United States

Coastal Shore Erosion
Coastal erosion occurring near Cape Blossom, outside of Kotzebue, Alaska.
Cape Blossom, NW Alaska, United States

Going Buggy Without Bats
East Burke, Vermont, United States

Rat (*Rattus norvegicus*) at Kodiak Airport
Spotted a rat at the Kodiak Airport while doing intertidal surveys.
Kodiak, Alaska, United States

Too Much Rain
Summer rain affecting subsistence food preservation.
Kivalina, Alaska, United States

Spring Peepers Frogs (*Pseudacris crucifer*) Make Mating Calls in February
Trafalgar, Indiana, United States

Musk-ox (*Ovibos moschatus*) Far Inland
No one in Chuathbaluk has ever seen Musk-ox this far inland before.
Chuathbaluk, Alaska, United States

Record flooding levels on Okanagan Lake
Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

Drying Ponds and Buttercups
I went to gather some yesterday and there was no water to speak of; in a pond that's has been filled with water my whole life.
Hooper Bay, Alaska, United States

Erosion Could Drain Lake at Anytime
Goldfish Lake near Port Heiden is on the verge of draining into the Bering Sea.
Port Heiden, Alaska, United States

Salinity and leopard shark mortality in San Francisco Bay
San Francisco, California, United States

Rare Eagle observed on Swinomish Reservation
La Conner, Washington, United States

Tree swallows (*Tachycineta bicolor*) showed up late, then disappeared
Cemetry Beach, Haida Gwaii

Early Morning Call - Northern Saw-whet Owl (*Aegolius acadicus*)
I've only heard this animal in the spring/summer.
Anchorage, Alaska, United States

Pacific herring (*Clupea pallasii*) spawning along west Seattle shoreline
West Seattle Beaches, Washington, United States

Lots of Wood Frogs (*Lithobates sylvaticus*)
Spotted half a dozen wood frogs crossing Roland Road, Fairbanks. Those that were run over by cars were females loaded with eggs.
Fairbanks, Alaska, United States

Bald Eagles (*Haliaeetus leucocephalus*) with Sores/Deformities?
Several bald eagles were observed with sores around their eyes and bills.
King's Cove, Alaska, United States

Low water in the Peace River
Peace River, Taylor, British Columbia

Erosion and Habitat Disturbance at Mimico Creek
Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada

Rufous hummingbirds (*Selasphorus rufus*) late by 2 weeks, then gone
Masset, Haida Gwaii

Hurghada Coast Degradation
Coral degradation, fish species decline and an increase in jellyfish population.
Hurghada, Red Sea, Egypt

Two Robust Clubhook Squid (*Onykia robusta*) Wash Ashore
Both squid were of the genus/species Onykia robusta, previously known as Moroteuthis robusta, and commonly known as the robust clubhook squid.
Unalaska, Alaska, United States

Poor Grazing Conditions for Reindeer in Varanger
Harsh grazing conditions have been reported this winter due to some rainy days that have lead to ice cover on the ground.
Varanger Halvo, Norway

Ice Shelf Off of St George Island
Coastline along town had sheets of ice pushed against it, maybe 20 to 30 yards deep, this has not happened since 2012, 5 years ago.
Saint George, Alaska, United States

Herring spawn on eelgrass
Coal Port, Delta, British Columbia, Canada

Second Spring in Whitehorse

Potential Indicators of White-nose Syndrome in Bat Sighting
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

Northern lampfish (*Stenobrachius leucopsarus*) Die-off
Hundreds of northern lampfish were observed on Nahku Bay beach. The last die-off occurred in March 2011.
Nahku Bay, Alaska, United States

Gray Whale (*Eschrichtius robustus*) near Vancouver
Sturgeon Bank Wildlife Management Area, British Columbia, Canada

First Ever Junior National Ski Jumping Event Without Snow
Sports are innovating and adapting to hold competitions even in absence of winter.
Fox River Grove, Illinois, United States

Manila Clam (*Venerupis philippinarum*) Die-Off
Manila Clam (*Venerupis philippinarum*) Die-off observed - possibly related to freezing temperatures.
Lummi Bay, Bellingham, Washington (Lummi Nation), United States

Dolly Varden (*Salvelinus malma*) with Lesions
Lesions on this Dolly Varden or Arctic char are most likely furuncles caused by a common bacterial pathogen called Aeromonas salmonicida.
Goodnews Bay, Alaska, United States

Ice of Change - Amid Waterfowl Sightings
No sea ice; hunters say it should not be like this today.
Diomede, Alaska, United States

Seal - Harbor (*Phoca vitulina*) or Spotted (*Phoca largha*) with Hair Loss and Skin Infection
Was observed for the first time.
Saint Paul, Alaska, United States

Freezing Rain on Kenai Peninsula
Hazardous driving conditions due to freezing rain.
Caribou Hills, Alaska, United States

Increased Turbulent Experience and High Winds While Flying during Winter Season
Passenger experiences usually turbulent conditions on winter flights.
Unalakleet, Alaska, United States

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