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Sea Gull Numbers are Extremely Low

Port Heiden, Alaska, United States

Observers in Port Heiden, Alaska report significantly reduced sea gull populations and fewer gull eggs for subsistence, coinciding with decreased seal numbers and increased fox populations.

Unusual bird sighting. Is it an alcid?

Port Heiden, Alaska, United States

This bird was a noticed on the beach landing area of the community but not touched.

Swallows sighted in February

Port Heiden, Alaska, United States

"Swallows usually show up in the spring time or when winter months are over in Alaska."

Dead Birds, Including Short-tailed Shearwater (Ardenna tenuirostris), Washed Up on Beach

Port Heiden, Alaska, United States

The timing coincides with other sea bird deaths reported in St. Paul Island, Pilot Point, and Ugashik.

What Type of Bird? King Eider (Somateria spectabilis)

Port Heiden, Alaska, United States

Unknown bird sighted on the Alaskan Peninsula.

Dove (Streptopelia decaocto) In Cottonwood Tree

Port Heiden, Alaska, United States

Dove in Cottonwood Tree

All Posts

Land 11

Death or Die-Off 8

Infrastructure 7

Surface Waters 6

Invertebrates 4

Cultural Impact 4

Range Change / Unusual Sighting 3

Transportation 3

Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning 1

Plants / Kelp 1

Air 1

Seasonal Timing Changes 1

Deformity / Sickness 1