Hot Bog Goss

 Hi Folks, I just received a report of a flock Bohemian Waxwings on the bog. Super exciting! They love to eat the old frozen berries on the trees. Hopefully they stay in the area for a while. If you discover any natural happenings on Baxter Bog, let me know at hotboggoss@gmail.com. Baxter Bog Birder

 Hi Folk, I'm excited to announce that I received a report of a swan couple resting in the lake in the middle of the bog. They will be gone soon as they continue their migration South, so get to the bog and take in these majestic creatures as soon as you can. If you have an hot goss on Baxter Bog let me know at hot.bog.goss@gmail.com Baxter Bog Birder

 Hi Folks, I received a report of a possible Wilson's Warbler on the Bog today. This is exciting because they were supposed to have migrated South by now. So keep an eye out for one. If you see anything interesting on the Bog please let me know at Hot.Bog.Goss@gmail.com. Baxter Bog Birder

 Hi Folks, Reports are minimal as we move into September. So I wanted to showcase a common bird you can see on the bog; the Steller's Jay. This Blue bird makes South Alaska its home all year round. But they do move around and don't necessarily stay in Baxter Bog the way Chikadees and Nut Hatches reside on the bog.  While these blue beauties are fun to look at they are less fun to hear. Their harsh and unsettling screech was once described to me as a "dull saw failing to cut through wood" by a fellow birder. Here is more information about them from the Audubon Society . As always if you have any information about the natural and seasonal happenings on Baxter Bog, please let me know at hot.bog.goss@gmail.com Baxter Bog Birder P.S. A group of Steller's Jays is often called a Party or a Band.

 Hi Folks, I have a report of a Lincoln's Sparrow found on the bog. These birds are famously hard to spot and are often discovered in the brush on the ground. You can learn more information here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln%27s_sparrow If you see one, let me know at hot.bog.goss@gmail.com or leave a comment. Baxter Bog Birder