Christian Deykes Photography

08/20/2026

Helpful info to on how to prevent birds injuries, or worse outcomes like this one, resulting from striking glass windows near feeders.

He was just starting his life—learning to fly, learning to hunt, learning how to be a Sharp-shinned Hawk. But then he collided with something he could not see: a window. Minutes later, he was dead.

It is estimated that one billion birds die every year from window strikes. These deaths are preventable. Find out how YOU can help keep birds safe here: https://abcbirds.org/strategies/solutions-for-homes/

Thank you to Christian Deykes Photography for allowing us to use this photograph.

08/20/2026

What are you looking at?

Juvenile sharp shinned hawk

08/18/2026

A Juvenile Sharp Shinned Hawk

08/13/2026

Bald eagle being harassed by a ticked off gull.

There were a few gulls chasing after this bald eagle during late May/early June. I’m assuming they were protecting nests at that time.

08/08/2026

Happy fat bear Friday!

Taken 5/30/26, this spring bear was munching on some grass in the field I found him in.

600m, 1/500s, f/6.3, ISO 1400

08/07/2026

Moose pond with the Chugach mountains in the background

I found myself with an abundance of wildlife encounters and photos since I started my photography earlier this summer and I’m finally going back to some photos that I hadn’t shared yet. These are from early June.

08/03/2026

Moon shot

A couple photos I took of the moon around 8 AM yesterday.

08/02/2026

Coming in hot!

Tree swallows at Potter Marsh from May 30th.

08/01/2026

Brown bear yearling

This was the closest encounter with the brown bear family last week. One of the yearlings, after crossing the river a second time, wandered up the bank and passed by the truck while mom and the other cubs remained closer to the river. The bear walked by just long enough for me to snap a few shots before rejoining its family.

180mm, 1/2000s, f/6.3, ISO 12800

07/30/2026

Alaska’s summer clock is ticking

Fireweed is halfway bloomed up so get out there and hike, fish, camp, and all the summer things while we still have it.