Tag: Harlequin ducks on Savage River

• Grizzly,  Porcupine,  Ice Jam, and more

  

  Today, we got a relatively early start to check out a Nenana River Ice Jam, then drive to Teklanika in Denali National Park. We have spent at least 4 hours at a Nenana River ice jam in the past 2 days.  We are fascinated watching the dynamic process, with newly arrived ice crashing into the…

  Melissa Rudacille

  May 2, 2025

  Alaska Activities, Alaska Wildlife, Birds, Wildlife

  alaska, Alaska Wildlife, break-up, Caribou, Denali National Park, Grizzly Bear, Harlequin ducks on Savage River, moose photos, Teklanika River

• Alaska in May

  

  In May you can see the beautiful snow in interior Alaska while enjoying long days that are often sunny. Value train tickets are available on some scenic rail routes including Anchorage to Denali. Hotels, campgrounds and tours will be gearing up throughout the month with nearly full offerings on Memorial Day weekend and beyond. The…

  Melissa Rudacille

  January 29, 2024

  Alaska Activities, When to travel to Alaska

  Alaska weather, break-up, Denali National Park, Harlequin ducks on Savage River, when to visit Alaska

• Wildlife Babies II, Denali National Park

  

  I saw tiny twin moose calves today! A first for this year. Today’s mother moose did NOT want her babies out in the open. So the above photo is from last year with a less cautious mother. This mom wanted a drink, but kept coming back whenever her calves tried to leave cover to follow…

  Melissa Rudacille

  May 30, 2023

  Alaska Activities, Alaska Wildlife, Life in Alaska

  Alaska Wildlife, Denali National Park, Harlequin ducks on Savage River, moose photos

• Wildlife Babies I, Denali National Park

  I saw a baby Dall Sheep! My first wildlife baby of the year. I could see it well with the binoculars but didn’t even try for a photo. C saw a moose baby earlier this week. I hope to see a baby caribou this year! On Friday I took the free Park shuttle bus to…

  Melissa Rudacille

  May 27, 2023

  Alaska Activities, Alaska Wildlife, Garden/Plants, Life in Alaska

  Alaska Wildlife, Denali National Park, Harlequin ducks on Savage River, moose photos

• Wildlife in and near Denali National Park

  

  In 24 hours I saw 3 Moose, 3 Porcupines, 2 Caribou, 2 Dall sheep, and my first Harlequin ducks.  We also saw lots of Ptarmigan & at least one Spruce grouse.  I like living here. The ducks were strikingly gorgeous hanging out on the thawing river. 

  Melissa Rudacille

  May 20, 2023

  Alaska Activities, Alaska Wildlife

  Caribou, Denali National Park, Harlequin ducks on Savage River, moose photos