Kodiak Island wildlife

In Conclusion
June 20, 2021

When I reach the end of a manuscript, I dread writing the conclusion because a…

TAGS: Bald Eagle, Conclusions, Kodiak Bear, Kodiak Island, Kodiak Island wildlife, Robin Barefield, whales, Writing

Book Release: Kodiak Island Wildlife
May 19, 2021

I am thrilled to announce the release of my non-fiction book, Kodiak Island Wildlife. Learn…

TAGS: Alaska Brown Bears, Alaska wildlife, Bald Eagles, Kodiak Bears, Kodiak Island wildlife

Big Skate
April 4, 2021

The aptly named big skate (Raja binoculata) is the largest skate in the waters off…

TAGS: Big Skate, Kodiak Island wildlife, Robin Barefield, Skates in Alaska

The Warming North Pacific
February 21, 2021

The climate-change-induced temperature rise in the North Pacific Ocean has impacted flora and fauna from…

TAGS: Kodiak Island wildlife, Our Changing Oceans, Robin Barefield, Warming North Pacific, Wildlife in Alaska

Steller Sea Lions, Part 3
March 27, 2016

This week I will discuss recent and current research on Steller sea lions as well…

TAGS: Kodiak Island wildlife, predation on Steller sea lions, Sea lions, Sea lions in Alaska, Sea lions near Kodiak Island, Steller Sea Lion, Steller sea lion biology

Sea Otters
February 7, 2016

Sea otters evoke strong emotions in humans.  Most of us can’t help but say, “Ahhhh!”…

TAGS: Kodiak Island wildlife, sea otter, Sea otters in Alaska, Sea Otters near Kodiak Island