Hot Bog Goss

 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, Welp it's safe to say that it's fall on the bog. I have recieved reports of cotton wood losing most of their leaves and the birch is well on the way. Looking forward to hearing a report or two on geese getting ready to leave for the winter.

 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, A reader sent me a mushroom for identification. I am flummoxed and could use your help. Can anyone identify this mushroom? Let me know at hot.bog.goss@gmail.com or leave a comment. The Baxter Bog Birder

 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

 Hi Folks, I'm receiving reports of a greater variety of mushrooms sprouting up on the bog. Someone sent a picture of coprinus micaceus, which they are quoted as writing it reminds them of a mushroom village. In another report, due to the high water level one can really see the engineering behind the bog's water flow. Water is visibly flowing from the bog through culverts draining North and Northeast within the bog water overflow ditches. Baxter Bog Birder