Scientists collecting data on South Cascade Glacier, Washington State. South Cascade Glacier is located in a north-northwest facing valley near the crest of the Cascade Range in northwest Washington state. In 1959 scientists with the USGS began collecting mass balance data on South Cascade Glacier, now one of five "benchmark glaciers" in the US.
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Scientists collecting data on South Cascade Glacier, Washington State
Scientists collecting data on South Cascade Glacier, Washington State. South Cascade Glacier is located in a north-northwest facing valley near the crest of the Cascade Range in northwest Washington state. In 1959 scientists with the USGS began collecting mass balance data on South Cascade Glacier, now one of five "benchmark glaciers" in the US.
Rufous Hummingbird in Bellingham, Washington
Rufous Hummingbird in Bellingham, Washington. Rufous Hummingbirds are present in southeast and some select southcentral locations in Alaska.
Rufous Hummingbird in Bellingham, Washington. Rufous Hummingbirds are present in southeast and some select southcentral locations in Alaska.
Black-capped Chickadee perched in a bush
Black-capped Chickadee perched in a bush. This species of chickadee is important in Alaska.
Black-capped Chickadee perched in a bush. This species of chickadee is important in Alaska.
Close up of Black-capped Chickadee perched in a bush
Black-capped Chickadee perched in a bush. This species of chickadee is important in Alaska.
Black-capped Chickadee perched in a bush. This species of chickadee is important in Alaska.
Black-capped Chickadee in a bush
Black-capped Chickadee in a bush. This species of chickadee is important in Alaska.
Black-capped Chickadee in a bush. This species of chickadee is important in Alaska.
Spectacled Eiders Wintering in Northern Bering Sea
Large flock of Spectacled Eiders aggregated in a sea ice lead in the northern Bering Sea, south of St. Lawrence Island, Alaska. Aerial photograph from a helicopter deployed from the USCG Cutter Polar Sea.
Large flock of Spectacled Eiders aggregated in a sea ice lead in the northern Bering Sea, south of St. Lawrence Island, Alaska. Aerial photograph from a helicopter deployed from the USCG Cutter Polar Sea.
Spectacled Eiders Wintering in Northern Bering Sea
Large flock of Spectacled Eiders aggregated in a sea ice lead in the northern Bering Sea, south of St. Lawrence Island, Alaska. Aerial photograph from a helicopter deployed from the USCG Cutter Polar Sea.
Large flock of Spectacled Eiders aggregated in a sea ice lead in the northern Bering Sea, south of St. Lawrence Island, Alaska. Aerial photograph from a helicopter deployed from the USCG Cutter Polar Sea.
Spectacled Eiders Wintering in Northern Bering Sea
Large flock of Spectacled Eiders aggregated in a sea ice lead at sunset in the northern Bering Sea, south of St. Lawrence Island, Alaska. Aerial photograph from a helicopter deployed from the USCG Cutter Polar Sea.
Large flock of Spectacled Eiders aggregated in a sea ice lead at sunset in the northern Bering Sea, south of St. Lawrence Island, Alaska. Aerial photograph from a helicopter deployed from the USCG Cutter Polar Sea.
Spectacled Eiders Wintering in Northern Bering Sea
Large flock of Spectacled Eiders aggregated in a sea ice lead and on sea ice in the northern Bering Sea, south of St. Lawrence Island, Alaska. Aerial photograph from a helicopter deployed from the USCG Cutter Polar Sea.
Large flock of Spectacled Eiders aggregated in a sea ice lead and on sea ice in the northern Bering Sea, south of St. Lawrence Island, Alaska. Aerial photograph from a helicopter deployed from the USCG Cutter Polar Sea.
Seven Pine Siskins foraging for food on the ground in Juneau, Alaska
Seven Pine Siskins foraging for food on the ground in Juneau, Alaska.
Seven Pine Siskins foraging for food on the ground in Juneau, Alaska.
Molecular ecology laboratory procedure
Rob Wilson adding prepared genetic material to a gel in the Alaska Science Center Molecular Ecology Laboratory.
Rob Wilson adding prepared genetic material to a gel in the Alaska Science Center Molecular Ecology Laboratory.
Extracting DNA from sample
Lisa Pajot extracting DNA from samples (specifically she is precipitating the DNA out of solution with ethanol).
Lisa Pajot extracting DNA from samples (specifically she is precipitating the DNA out of solution with ethanol).
Black-capped Chickadee with a crossed beak on a branch
Black-capped Chickadee with a crossed beak on a branch.
Black-capped Chickadee with a crossed beak on a branch.
Group of Barrow's Goldeneye on the water
Common Goldeneye on the water in Alaska.
Common Goldeneye on the water in Alaska.
Barrow's Goldeneye on the water
Common Goldeneye on the water in Alaska.
Common Goldeneye on the water in Alaska.
Bald Eagle on a broken tree on Juneau Beach, Juneau, Alaska
Bald Eagle on a broken tree on Juneau Beach, Juneau, Alaska.
Bald Eagle on a broken tree on Juneau Beach, Juneau, Alaska.
A Bald Eagle on Juneau Beach in Juneau, Alaska
A Bald Eagle on Juneau Beach in Juneau, Alaska
A Bald Eagle on Juneau Beach in Juneau, Alaska
Numerous Barrow's Goldeneye taking off from water
Common Goldeneye taking off from water, Alaska
Common Goldeneye taking off from water, Alaska
Bald Eagle on a broken tree on shore of Juneau Beach, Juneau, Alaska
Bald Eagle on a broken tree on shore of Juneau Beach, Juneau, Alaska.
Bald Eagle on a broken tree on shore of Juneau Beach, Juneau, Alaska.
Autumn Glow
Vegetation clings to a nearly soil free landscape, showing vivid autumn colors.
Vegetation clings to a nearly soil free landscape, showing vivid autumn colors.