Tag: Arctic ground squirrels

• Wildlife Count, 3 Nights at Teklanika Campground

  On our drive to Teklanika Campground we saw 11 Ptarmigan dust bathing and getting digestive gravel for their crops.  Mom and Dad work together raising the 9 chicks. It was the start of a wonderful 4-day/3-night experience. For the Denali Big Five seen during our 3 night stay: around 50 Dall sheep sitings, 16 Caribou,…

  Melissa Rudacille

  July 24, 2023

  Alaska Activities, Alaska Wildlife, Camping in Alaska

  Alaska Wildlife, Arctic ground squirrels, Denali National Park, East Fork Transit Bus, Ptarmigan, Teklanika Campground

• Arctic Ground Squirrels

  

  I saw about 20 Arctic Ground Squirrels on Savage Alpine Trail. I often see them on Savage Loop Trail as well. I sometimes heard their alarm call before I saw them. Then I would often see one perched on a rock calling out a warning. In the Savage area of Denali National Park the Arctic…

  Melissa Rudacille

  July 10, 2023

  Alaska Activities, Alaska Wildlife

  Alaska Wildlife, Arctic ground squirrels, Denali National Park, Savage Alpine Trail