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Last night, I was out on the Summit Trail near Wickersham Dome, and I came across possibly 2 or 3 different species of dwarf willow. To the best of my knowledge, the ones photographed here are both Salix phlebophylla (1: male catkins and 2: female catkins). I have my work cut out for me in properly identifying all the species I have photographed so far, and I just wrote an article on the problem this morning: https://www.lwpetersen.com/alaska-wildflowers/introduction-to-dwarf-willows-of-alaska/

#bloomscrolling #alaska #wildflower

Close-up of male catkins of Salix phlebophylla, showcasing clusters of reddish-pink, hairy catkins with numerous yellow stamens protruding. The catkins are surrounded by green, elliptical leaves with visible fine hairs.
Detailed view of female catkins of Salix phlebophylla, characterized by their dense, reddish-burgundy spikes with a slightly shiny texture. Each catkin is interspersed with green leaves, providing a vibrant contrast.

Introduction to Dwarf Willows of Alaska - Lee Petersen

Dwarf willows in Alaska present a complex challenge for identification due to their subtle morphological differences and propensity for hybridization.
Lee Petersen
#alaska #bloomscrolling #wildflower

An aurora corona above the trees in late August. We have a little under three months before it gets dark enough again to see the aurora in Fairbanks, Alaska. I haven't seen much aurora while the leaves are still on the trees.

In my aurora gallery: https://photos.lwpetersen.com/Galleries/Alaska-Photos/Aurora-Borealis

#Alaska #auroraborealis

Aurora Borealis - Lee Petersen Photography

Lee Petersen offers prints and wall art from images of Alaska landscapes, aurora borealis, wildlife, glaciers, and more. Travel, Adventures, and Life in Alaska.
photos.lwpetersen.com
#alaska #auroraborealis

Moose baby! All legs! Photos by Calvin Hall #Alaska #Alaska #AlaskaWildlife #Moosetodon #MooseBabies
A newborn calf trying out those long legs in the woods. Mom is nearby but not in the photo.
A newborn calf trying out those long legs in the woods. Mom is nearby but not in the photo.
A newborn calf trying out those long legs in the woods. Mom is nearby but not in the photo.
A newborn calf taking a rest in the woods with mom.
#alaska #alaskawildlife #moosetodon #moosebabies

And my hubby just put up his new fence around his outdoor planters. Makes me go hmmmmmmmm...Must admit, he did a fine job...my husband, not the moose! But the moose can jump. #Alaska #MooseFenceJumper #AlaskaWildlife #Moosetodon #HighFences
Not our fence, but this moose jumped over a fairly large fence protecting a garden in Alaska.
My husband built a lovely fence to keep moose out of his garden. Hope it works!
My husband built a lovely fence to keep moose out of his garden. Hope it works!
#alaska #alaskawildlife #moosetodon #moosefencejumper #highfences

Mom and baby booping noses. 💗 Photo by Lacee Johnson. #Alaska #AlaskaWildlife #Moosetodon #MooseBabies
#alaska #alaskawildlife #moosetodon #moosebabies

Chunks of ice calving on the Columbia Glacier in the Chugach Mountains in summer - Valdez Region, Alaska.

My glaciers and icebergs gallery: https://photos.lwpetersen.com/Galleries/Alaska-Photos/Glaciers

#Glacier #Alaska

Glaciers and Icebergs - Lee Petersen Photography

Lee Petersen offers prints and wall art from images of Alaska landscapes, aurora borealis, wildlife, glaciers, and more. Travel, Adventures, and Life in Alaska.
photos.lwpetersen.com
#alaska #glacier

Yesterday was a fantastic day of hiking and photography in Alaska. I updated a wildflower guide, captured a black-capped chickadee collecting nest material, saw my first blooming wildflower of the season (northern kittentails), and hiked Wickersham Dome, unexpectedly meeting an old friend.

Blogpost with lots of photos: https://www.lwpetersen.com/photo-blog/some-photos-from-home-and-from-wickersham-dome/

#alaska #bloomscrolling #hiking #wildflowers

Scenic view from Wickersham Dome showing the Elliot Highway winding through the valley, with a mix of forested and snow-patched terrain under a cloudy sky
Close-up side profile of a horsetail plant with green segmented stem and small whorls of needle-like leaves opening up along the joints.
Close-up of the flowering head of Synthyris borealis, commonly known as northern kittentails, with vibrant blue-purple flowers blooming on Wickersham Dome.
Close-up of a black-capped chickadee on the ground, holding a tuft of dog's fur in its beak, collecting it for nesting material.

Some photos from home and from Wickersham Dome - Lee Petersen

Yesterday was a fantastic day of hiking and photography in Alaska. I updated a wildflower guide, captured a black-capped chickadee collecting nest material, and hiked Wickersham Dome, unexpectedly meeting an old friend.
Lee Petersen
#hiking #alaska #wildflowers #bloomscrolling

Everywhere - The aurora fills nearly the entire sky, dancing green and pink, in mid-April from Fairbanks, Alaska.

In my aurora gallery: https://photos.lwpetersen.com/Galleries/Alaska-Photos/Aurora-Borealis

#Alaska #auroraborealis #northernlights #Spring

Aurora Borealis - Lee Petersen Photography

Lee Petersen offers prints and wall art from images of Alaska landscapes, aurora borealis, wildlife, glaciers, and more. Travel, Adventures, and Life in Alaska.
photos.lwpetersen.com
#spring #alaska #northernlights #auroraborealis

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