Bears at Hallo Bay

Little House In The Suburbs

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Alaska Department of Fish and Game

Species: BROWN BEAR Ursus Arctos

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The human spirit

needs places where nature

has not been rearranged

by the hand of man.

AUTHOR UNKNOWN

Garden Bars: Homemade Lotion

2012-01-29T12:21:00.000-09:00

How About Something Different:

Since we're in the thick of winter

and you're sure to have some rough

raw hands from shoveling snow...

Take a look at this fun project

to make from simple things!

GARDEN BARS

Homemade Lotion Bars

We first saw this article in

Birds and Blooms / March 2011

and you can read about it here:

...meantime,

we can all dream of summer!

Weather: Sunday 01.29.12

2012-01-29T11:58:00.001-09:00

January Weather Report
Hallo Bay * Homer
Webcams: Live 24/7
Homer~Kachemak Bay (offline)
Homer Birdcam

HOMER
Lat/Lon: 59.7° N 151.5° W
Weather Conditions:   Mostly cloudy today, then a chance of snow near Kachemak Bay tonight. Temperature: 5F to 20F (-15c to -28.9c)
Visibility:   10 miles
Ceiling:   Unlimited
Wind:   N to NE 5 to 15 mph
Barometric Pressure:   29.39 Steady
Outside Humidity:   80%
Tigger Forecast:   watching action at birdfeeder!
Actual Sunrise:   9:25 AM AKST
Actual Sunset:   5:13 PM
Civil Twilight Sunrise:   8:37 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset:   6:01 PM
Moon Rise:   10:24 AM
Moon Set:   1:01 AM
Moon:   Waxing Crescent, 38% of Moon illuminated
Length of Visible Daylight:   9h 23m
Length of Day:   7h 43m
Tomorrow will be 4m 46s longer
THIS DATE IN ALASKA HISTORY:   January 29, 1914 -
Juneau Camp No. 4 of the Alaska Native Brotherhood was organized in the Native school house /more: constitution and bylaws and Sitka Camp No.1 and Native Citizenship
AURORA FORECAST:   Low (2)
AURORA LIVECAM
METEOR SHOWERS:   Lyrids: April 21~22 (mark your calendars for next event)

HALLO BAY
58º 34’10.10 N, 153º 53’57.58 W
Weather Conditions:   Today light snow. Areas of blowing snow reducing visibility to one half mile at times. Tonight mostly cloudy with scattered snow showers. Temperature: -5F to 5F (-20.6c to -15c). Wind NE 5 to 25 mph. Wind chill -15F to -25F (-26.1c to -31.7c)
Actual Sunrise:   9:40 AM AKST
Actual Sunset:   5:29 PM
Civil Twilight Sunrise:   8:52 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset:   6:16 PM
Moon Rise:   10:40 AM
Moon Set:   1:17 AM
Have a Safe Day!

Chris AndersonTX © Hallo Bay Bear Camp

Bear Family ©CAndersonTX

2012-01-27T14:31:00.000-09:00

Hallo Bay Bear Camp

Mother and Cubs Listening

To Other Bears Fighting

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Alaska Department of Fish and Game

Species: BROWN BEAR Ursus Arctos

Rosie in the Meadow ©RChou

2012-01-27T14:24:00.000-09:00

Hallo Bay Bear Camp

Rosie in the Meadow

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Alaska Department of Fish and Game

Species: BROWN BEAR Ursus Arctos

Weather: Friday 01.27.12

2012-01-27T14:15:00.000-09:00

January Weather Report
Hallo Bay * Homer
Webcams: Live 24/7
Homer~Kachemak Bay (offline)
Homer Birdcam

HOMER
Lat/Lon: 59.7° N 151.5° W
Weather Conditions:   Cloudy in the morning, then partly sunny in the afternoon, becoming partly cloudy tonight. Lows: -10F to -25F (-23.3c to -31.7c). Highs: -5F to 5F (-20.6c to -15c).
Visibility:   8.0 miles
Ceiling:   2,700'
Wind:   Wind light. Around Kachemak Bay, winds will be Variable to 15 mph today, becoming NE to 15 mph tonight
Barometric Pressure:   29.99 Rising
Outside Humidity:   76%
Tigger Forecast:   too cold to forecast-snuggled up warmly snoozing!
Actual Sunrise:   9:29 AM AKST
Actual Sunset:   5:08 PM
Civil Twilight Sunrise:   8:41 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset:   5:56 PM
Moon Rise:   10:02 AM
Moon Set:   11:45 PM
Moon:   Waxing Crescent, 21% of Moon illuminated
Length of Visible Daylight:   9h 15m
Length of Day:   7h 38m
Tomorrow will be 4m 41s longer
THIS DATE IN ALASKA HISTORY:   January 27, 1925 -
The first dog team left Nenana to relay serum to Nome to fight a diphtheria epidemic. The serum reached Nome on February 4 /more: Iditarod Trail Dog Sled Race
AURORA FORECAST:   Low (2)
AURORA LIVECAM
METEOR SHOWERS:   Lyrids: April 21~22

HALLO BAY
58º 34’10.10 N, 153º 53’57.58 W
Weather Conditions:   Sunny, then increasing clouds tonight. Lows: -15F to -25F (-26.1c to -31.7c). Highs: -10F to -15F (-23.3c to -26.1c). Wind N to NE 5 to 20 mph. Wind chill -35F to -45F (-37.2c to -42.8c)
Actual Sunrise:   9:44 AM AKST
Actual Sunset:   5:24 PM
Civil Twilight Sunrise:   8:56 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset:   6:12 PM
Moon Rise:   10:17 AM
Moon Set:   No Moon Set
Have a Safe Day!

Alaska Rabbit + poem

2012-01-26T13:58:00.000-09:00

Snowy Rabbit

Upon small furry feet

A scurry of silent action,

The bunny searches

For any grass or twig

The snow has not covered.

Digging quietly

Like a thief in the night,

An alert watchful eye

Casting about for danger

Whilst winter food is meager.

A catch of pinecones

Hidden under the bush,

Makes a wintertime feast

And warms a furry belly.

Silently hopping back to a burrow,

Fluffing fur and stroking ears

Surviving through another snow storm,

To dream of warmer days

---

KAREN CASE

Rosie's Cub - Meadow Fun! ©RChou

2012-01-26T13:01:00.002-09:00

Hallo Bay Bear Camp

Rosie's Cub - Meadow Fun!

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Alaska Department of Fish and Game

Species: BROWN BEAR Ursus Arctos

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The idea of wilderness needs no defense,

it only needs defenders.

EDWARD ABBEY

Weather: Thursday 01.26.12

2012-01-26T12:48:00.000-09:00

January Weather Report
Hallo Bay * Homer
Webcams: Live 24/7
Homer~Kachemak Bay (offline)
Homer Birdcam

HOMER
Lat/Lon: 59.7° N 151.5° W
Weather Conditions:   Light snow to snow showers with areas of blowing snow. Lows: zero to -10F (-17.8c to -23.3c). Highs: zero to 5F (-17.8c to -15c)
Visibility:   0.2 miles
Ceiling:   600'
Wind:   Light winds. Around Kachemak Bay: today SW 15 to 30 mph, becoming W 10 to 20 mph toward evening
Barometric Pressure: 29.52 Steady
Outside Humidity:   92%
Tigger Forecast:   says cold and snow! snuggled up warm snoozing
Actual Sunrise:   9:31 AM AKST
Actual Sunset:   5:05 PM
Civil Twilight Sunrise:   8:43 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset:   5:44 PM
Moon Rise:   9:52 AM
Moon Set:   10:28 PM
Moon:   Waxing Crescent, 13% of Moon illuminated
Length of Visible Daylight:   9h 11m
Length of Day:   7h 34m
Tomorrow will be 4m 36s longer
THIS DATE IN ALASKA HISTORY:   January 26, 1959 -
The first Alaska State Legislature convened at Juneau /more: Alaska Statehood Act and Enabling Act and Alaska History
AURORA FORECAST:   Low (2)
AURORA LIVECAM
METEOR SHOWERS:   Lyrids: April 21~22

HALLO BAY
58º 34’10.10 N, 153º 53’57.58 W
Weather Conditions:   Mostly to partly cloudy as the day progresses. Temperatures range from -10F to -25F (-23.3c to -31.7c). Wind today NW 5 to 15 mph, becoming Variable to 10 mph tonight. Wind chill: -35F (-37.2c)
Actual Sunrise:   9:46 AM AKST
Actual Sunset:   5:21 PM
Civil Twilight Sunrise:   8:57 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset:   6:10 PM
Moon Rise:   10:07 AM
Moon Set:   10:44 PM
Have a Safe Day!

Wanderlust World Guide Awards 2012: Nomination

2012-01-24T09:33:00.000-09:00

CLICK HERE

We hope you will consider joining us

in nominating Simyra Taback-Hlebechuk

to the "Wanderlust World Guide Awards"

if you believe she would qualify.

NOMINATION DEADLINE: February 5th

Information about Simyra:

strongly supports the Homer Animal Shelter providing 7 guided bear tours for their fundraising efforts which are used to provide additional care for the homeless animals.

Simyra has given her time willingly to the Girl Scouts "Women In Science" program.

Simyra has donated 10 days of her time working and company facilities to document 150 new lichen species into the Katmai National Park plant inventory.

Simyra Bio Page

Simyra, Alaska Leave No Trace (LNT) Master Educator

Simyra's Presentation at WildlifeXpo in London last October

Simyra serves on the Board of Directors of the 500 member non-profit Kenai Peninsula Tourism Marketing Council KPTMC

Thank You

for your consideration.

Weather: Tuesday 01.24.12

2012-01-24T08:16:00.001-09:00

January Weather Report
Hallo Bay * Homer
Webcams: Live 24/7
Homer~Kachemak Bay (offline)
Homer Birdcam

HOMER
Lat/Lon: 59.7° N 151.5° W
Weather Conditions:   Partly sunny today, then becoming partly cloudy tonight. Scattered snow showers throughout the day into evening. Lows: -10F to 10F (-23.3c to -12.2c). Highs 10F to 20F (-12.2c to -6.7c)
Visibility:   10 miles
Ceiling:   1,300'
Wind:   Today N 10 to 15 mph. Tonight Variable to 10 mph. Around Kachemak Bay W 10 to 20 mph
Barometric Pressure:   28.77 Falling
Outside Humidity:   91%
Tigger Forecast:   snow coming soon!
Actual Sunrise:   9:35 AM AKST
Actual Sunset:   5:00 PM
Civil Twilight Sunrise:   8:46 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset:   5:50 PM
Moon Rise:   9:31 AM
Moon Set:   7:48 PM
Moon:   Waxing Crescent, 2% of Moon illuminated
Length of Visible Daylight:   9h 03m
Length of Day:   7h 25m
Tomorrow will be 4m 29s longer
THIS DATE IN ALASKA HISTORY:   January 24, 1963 -
The M/V Malaspina, the first of the Alaska Marine Highway system's ferries, arrived in Juneau on its maiden voyage
AURORA FORECAST:   Extreme (5)
AURORA LIVECAM
METEOR SHOWERS:   Lyrids: April 21~22

HALLO BAY
58º 34’10.10 N, 153º 53’57.58 W
Weather Conditions:   Partly cloudy with isolated snow showers throughout the day into evening. Temperatures range from 15F to 20F (-26.1c to -6.7c). Wind N to NW 10 to 25 mph. Wind chill -35F to -45F (-37.2c to -42.8c)
Actual Sunrise:   9:50 AM AKST
Actual Sunset:   5:16 PM
Civil Twilight Sunrise:   9:01 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset:   6:05 PM
Moon Rise:   9:46 AM
Moon Set:   8:04 PM
Have a Safe Day!

Sow and Second Year Cub ©RChou

2012-01-23T13:31:00.000-09:00

Hallo Bay Bear Camp

Sow and Second Year Cub

Simyra Taback © Hallo Bay Bear Camp

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Alaska Department of Fish and Game

Species: BROWN BEAR Ursus Arctos

Wolf and Bear Paw Prints + Poem

2012-01-23T13:20:00.000-09:00

Hallo Bay Bear Camp

Wolf and Bear Paw Prints

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Alaska Department of Fish and Game

Species: BROWN BEAR Ursus Arctos

Species: WOLF Canis Lupus

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Grandfather Great Spirit

All over the world the faces

of living ones are alike.

With tenderness they have

come up out of the ground.

Look upon your children

that they may face the winds

And walk the good road to the Day of Quiet.

Grandfather Great Spirit

Fill us with the Light.

Give us the strength to understand,

And the eyes to see.

Teach us to walk the soft Earth

as relatives to all that live.

- FIRST PEOPLE

Weather: Monday 01.23.12

2012-01-23T11:15:00.000-09:00

January Weather Report
Hallo Bay * Homer
Webcams: Live 24/7
Homer~Kachemak Bay (offline)
Homer Birdcam

HOMER
Lat/Lon: 59.7° N 151.5° W
Weather Conditions:   Mostly cloudy with chance of snow. Low: zero to 20F (-17.8c to -6.7c). Highs 15F to 25F (-9.4c to -3.9c)
Visibility:   6.0 miles
Ceiling:   29.01 Rising
Wind:   N 10 to 20 mph
Barometric Pressure:   29.01 Rising
Outside Humidity:   95%
Tigger Forecast:   watching birdcam!
Actual Sunrise:   9:37 AM AKST
Actual Sunset:   4:58 PM
Civil Twilight Sunrise:   8:48 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset:   5:48 PM
Moon Rise:   9:18 AM
Moon Set:   6:24 PM
Moon:   New Moon, 0% of Moon illuminated
Length of Visible Daylight:   8h 59m
Length of Day:   7h 20m
Tomorrow will be 4m 26s longer
THIS DATE IN ALASKA HISTORY:   January 23, 1969 -
The U.S. Senate confirmed Alaska's Walter J. Hickel as the Secretary of the Interior by a vote of 73 to 16
AURORA FORECAST:   not available
AURORA LIVECAM
METEOR SHOWERS:   Lyrids: April 21~22 (mark your calendars)

HALLO BAY
58º 34’10.10 N, 153º 53’57.58 W
Weather Conditions:   WIND CHILL ADVISORY: Mostly cloudy with isolated snow showers. Areas of blowing snow. Temps range -15F to 5F (-26.1c to -15c). Wind N 10 to 20 mph. Gusts to 30 mph. Wind chill: -25F to -45F (-31.7c to -42.8c)
Actual Sunrise:   9:52 AM AKST
Actual Sunset:   5:14 PM
Civil Twilight Sunrise:   9:03 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset:   6:03 PM
Moon Rise:   9:33 AM
Moon Set:   6:40 PM
Have a Safe Day!

Playtime With Rosie And Her Cub!

2012-01-22T13:05:00.000-09:00

Hallo Bay Bear Camp

Playtime With Rosie And Her Cub

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Alaska Department of Fish and Game

Species: BROWN BEAR Ursus Arctos

Make Your Reservations For Bear Adventure!

2012-01-22T12:55:00.000-09:00

Give Yourself

The Gift of Adventure

Come Take A Walk With Us

On Alaska's Wild Side!

CONTACT US

to make your reservation today

for an exciting time with us this summer,

because Hallo Bay isn't just a destination

it's an experience!

Serendipity Frrrozen Hot Chocolate!

2012-01-22T12:46:00.000-09:00

Serendipity Frrrozen Hot Chocolate

INGREDIENTS
1 cup of milk
3 cups of ice

Dry ingredients
1/3 cup of evaporated instant dry milk
1/3 cup of granulated sugar
4 tablespoons of a variety of the finest cocoas of your choice

METHOD:
1. Mix dry ingredients together
2. In a blender (in this order) add milk, dry mix and ice
3. Blend for 20-30 seconds until smooth daiquiri-like texture
4. Pour into a large glass, top with whipped cream and shaved chocolate

** HINT:
mixing different flavors of chocolate make it so good and so different each time!

This is one of Simyra's favorites

Weather: Sunday 01.22.12

2012-01-22T12:17:00.001-09:00

January Weather Report
Hallo Bay * Homer
Webcams: Live 24/7
Homer~Kachemak Bay (offline)
Homer Birdcam

HOMER
Lat/Lon: 59.7° N 151.5° W
Weather Conditions:   Snow today, then tonight mostly cloudy with a chance of snow. Temperatures -5F to 20F (-20.6c to -6.7c)
Visibility:   4.0 miles
Ceiling:   4,600'
Wind:   N 10 to 20 mph
Barometric Pressure:   28.68 Rising
Outside Humidity:   88%
Tigger Forecast:   snoozing in a warm spot!
Actual Sunrise:   9:39 AM AKST
Actual Sunset:   4:56 PM
Civil Twilight Sunrise:   8:49 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset:   5:45 PM
Moon Rise:   8:59 AM
Moon Set:   4:57 PM
Moon:   NEW MOON, 0% of Moon illuminated
Length of Visible Daylight:   8h 56m
Length of Day:   7h 16m
Tomorrow will be 4m 22s longer
THIS DATE IN ALASKA HISTORY:   January 22, 1959 -
The IRS reversed an earlier ruling and allowed Alaska's federal employees' cost of living allowance to be declared non - taxable /more: Economy of Alaska and Alaska Sales Tax
AURORA FORECAST:   Extreme (5)
Forecast: Auroral activity will be high. Weather permitting, highly active auroral displays will be visible overhead from Barrow to Bethel, Dillingham and Ketchikan, and visible low on the horizon from King Salmon.
AURORA LIVECAM
METEOR SHOWERS:   Lyrids: April 21~22 (mark your calendars!)

HALLO BAY
58º 34’10.10 N, 153º 53’57.58 W
Weather Conditions:   Partly sunny today, then becoming partly to mostly cloudy tonight. Isolated snow showers. Areas of blowing snow. Temperatures ranging from -15F to 5F (-26.1c to -15c). Wind N 15 to 30 mph. Wind chill -30F to -40F (-34.4c to -40c)
Actual Sunrise:   9:54 AM AKST
Actual Sunset:   5:11 PM
Civil Twilight Sunrise:   9:04 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset:   6:01 PM
Moon Rise:   9:14 AM
Moon Set:   5:14 PM
Have a Safe Day!

Startling Science of a Starling Murmuration

(in case you missed it yesterday)

Something Special: Fantastic Video! **

Rosie's Cub ©RChou

2012-01-22T11:23:00.000-09:00

Hallo Bay Bear Camp

Rosie's Cub

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Alaska Department of Fish and Game

Species: BROWN BEAR Ursus Arctos

Snow, snow, and yes, more snow!

2012-01-22T10:43:00.000-09:00

White everywhere

A blank canvas

Nature's tracks abound

Weather: Saturday 01.21.12

2012-01-21T11:13:00.000-09:00

January Weather Report
Hallo Bay * Homer
Webcams: Live 24/7
Homer~Kachemak Bay (offline)
Homer Birdcam

HOMER
Lat/Lon: 59.7° N 151.5° W
Weather Conditions:   Sunny today, then increasing clouds tonight. Lows -10F to 10F (-23.3c to -12.2c). Highs 5F to 20F (-15c to -6.7c)
Visibility:   10 miles
Ceiling:   Unlimited (beautiful day!)
Wind:   N 10 to 25 mph
Barometric Pressure:   28.70 Steady
Outside Humidity:   69%
Tigger Forecast:   enjoying sunshine, but predicts cloudy weather coming
Actual Sunrise:   9:41 AM AKST
Actual Sunset:   4:53 PM
Civil Twilight Sunrise:   8:51 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset:   4:53 PM
Moon Rise:   8:32 AM
Moon Set:   3:32 PM
Moon:   Waning Crescent, 3% of Moon illuminated
Length of Visible Daylight:   8h 52m
Length of Day:   7h 12m
Tomorrow will be 4m 16s longer
THIS DATE IN ALASKA HISTORY:   January 21, 1911 -
Mount Wrangell erupted and an earthquake shook central Alaska /more: shield volcano and effusive eruptions and types of volcano eruptions
AURORA FORECAST:   Extreme (5)
Forecast: Auroral activity will be high. Weather permitting, highly active auroral displays will be visible overhead from Barrow to Bethel, Dillingham and Ketchikan, and visible low on the horizon from King Salmon.
AURORA LIVECAM
METEOR SHOWERS:   Lyrids: April 21~22 (mark your calendars)

HALLO BAY
58º 34’10.10 N, 153º 53’57.58 W
Weather Conditions:   Mostly sunny today, mostly clear tonight. Areas of blowing snow. Temperatures -10F to 5F (-23.3c to -15c). Wind N 15 to 30 mph. WIND CHILL ADVISORY: wind chill today/tonight: -20F to -40F (-28.9c to -40c)
Actual Sunrise:   9:56 AM AKST
Actual Sunset:   5:09 PM
Civil Twilight Sunrise:   9:06 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset:   5:59 PM
Moon Rise:   8:47 AM
Moon Set:   3:48 PM
Have a Safe Day!

Startling Science of a Starling Murmuration

Something Special: Fantastic Video! **

Director of Wildlife Conservation Corey Rossi: Illegal Bear Hunt

2012-01-20T13:53:00.002-09:00

Alaska wildlife conservation

director charged with

helping illegally kill bears

Craig Medred | Jan 12, 2012 | Alaska Dispatch

The director of the Alaska Division of Wildlife Conservation has been charged with 12 counts of illegal hunting related to guiding activities in the bear-rich forests on the north side of Cook Inlet across from Anchorage, according to Alaska State Troopers.

Wildlife chief's resignation

resonates with

Alaska biologists

Rick Sinnott | Jan 12, 2012 | Alaska Dispatch

Less than two years after his appointment as director of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game Division of Wildlife Conservation, Corey Rossi has resigned, effective immediately. Dale Rabe, deputy director, has been appointed acting director.

New details emerge

in Alaska wildlife chief's resignation

Craig Medred | Jan 13, 2012 | Alaska Dispatch

Officials of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game on Friday refused to release the letter of resignation submitted by former Director of Wildlife Conservation Corey Rossi, a man now charged in what looks to be an increasingly messy illegal bear hunt.

The spectacular rise of

Alaska wildlife manager

Corey Rossi

Craig Medred | Jan 15, 2012 | Alaska Dispatch

- Two Part Series -

Part One: CLICK HERE

How Alaska wildlife manager

Corey Rossi was charged with illegal hunting

Craig Medred | Jan 16, 2012 | Alaska Dispatch

Part Two: CLICK HERE

Public safety chief

sought to keep Rossi affair

under wraps to protect probe

Craig Medred | Jan 19, 2012 | Alaska Dispatch

Alaska Fish and Game Commissioner Cora Campbell was asked to keep quiet about a December investigation of Department of Wildlife Conservation Director Corey Rossi, according to the state Department of Public Safety.

New allegations surface

against disgraced former

Alaska wildlife chief

Craig Medred | Jan 20, 2012 | Alaska Dispatch

Not long after Corey Rossi organized what is alleged to be an illegal bear hunt for a trio of Outside hunters in 2008, he teamed with two members of the state Board of Game in an effort to scam themselves an illegal trophy hunt for musk ox in a subsistence-hunting area on the Seward Peninsula north of Nome, according to present and former members of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

Weather: Friday 01.20.12

2012-01-20T13:10:00.001-09:00

January Weather Report
Hallo Bay * Homer
Webcams: Live 24/7
Homer~Kachemak Bay (offline until Monday)
Homer Birdcam

HOMER
Lat/Lon: 59.7° N 151.5° W
Weather Conditions:   Sunny and clear. Lows -10F to 10F (-23.3c to -12.2c). Highs zero to 15F (-17.8c to -9.4c)
Visibility:   10 miles
Ceiling:   Unlimited
Wind:   N 10 to 25 mph
Barometric Pressure:   29.39 Falling
Outside Humidity:   64%
Tigger Forecast:   snoozing in a sunbeam!
Actual Sunrise:   9:43 AM AKST
Actual Sunset:   4:51 PM
Civil Twilight Sunrise:   8:52 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset:   5:41 PM
Moon Rise:   7:52 AM
Moon Set:   2:12 PM
Moon:   Waning Crescent, 7% of Moon illuminated
Length of Visible Daylight:   8h 48m
Length of Day:   7h 07m
Tomorrow will be 4m 13s longer
THIS DATE IN ALASKA HISTORY:   January 20, 1969 -
The Cape Newenham National Wildlife Refuge was created /more: LRRS and Alaska Conservation Foundation
AURORA FORECAST:   Active (4)
** special note: The sun has unleashed a blast in Earth's direction, and that should cause brighter-than-normal auroral displays this weekend. Skywatchers won't be the only ones monitoring the storm: The folks in charge of power grids and orbiting satellites will also be on guard to make sure the disturbance in the (geomagnetic) force won't be disruptive.
AURORA LIVECAM
METEOR SHOWERS:   Lyrids: April 21~22 (mark your calendar!)

HALLO BAY
58º 34’10.10 N, 153º 53’57.58 W
Weather Conditions:   Sunny today and mostly clear tonight. Lows -5F to -15F (-20.6c to -26.1c). Highs -5F to 10F (-20.6c to -12.2c). Wind N to NW 10 to 20 mph. Gusts to 30 mph. Wind chill -25F to -35F (-31.7c to -37.2c)
Actual Sunrise:   9:57 AM AKST
Actual Sunset:   5:06 PM
Civil Twilight Sunrise:   9:07 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset:   5:57 PM
Moon Rise:   8:07 AM
Moon Set:   2:29 PM
Have a Safe Day!

We Are Hoping To Have The

Homer Spitcam Online

by Monday!

Predator Species: Latest News

2012-01-20T12:16:00.001-09:00

Kenai refuge won't enforce
Alaska decision targeting
'predator species'
Craig Medred | Jan 17, 2012 | Alaska Dispatch

A fundamental difference in wildlife management philosophy divides state and federal government. What state officials calls "intensive management," federal biologists call "aerial wolf control."

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Alaska Board of Game
shows affection for any
predator control program
Rick Sinnott | Jan 19, 2012 | Alaska Dispatch

In meeting after public meeting, the board hears what the public wants and does the opposite. Every proposal to kill more predators, no matter how misguided, is greeted with a firm handshake and a smile.

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Should state approve
wolf-control measures
on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula?
Rick Sinnott | Nov 17, 2011 | Alaska Dispatch

Welcome to wildlife management as it is currently practiced in Alaska. Not so different from the way it was practiced in the Middle Ages.

Winter Photography + Poem

2012-01-10T13:25:00.000-09:00

Oh the glory of a winter night

as the snow covers the ground.

The beauty silent and unspoken

such glory without a sound.

The chill in the air is brisk

winter skies are clear and bright.

You can breathe in ole man winter

as you inhale the wondrous sight.

All of nature is now quiet

You may see a deer pass by.

A redbird leaves its shelter

for the crumbs it sees nearby.

The night is cold and silent

All of creation goes to sleep

Within this glorius winter night

are warm memories we shall keep.

~author unknown~

Weather: Tuesday 01.10.12

2012-01-10T12:37:00.001-09:00

January Weather Report
Hallo Bay * Homer
Webcams: Live 24/7
Homer~Kachemak Bay (offline)
Homer Birdcam

HOMER
Lat/Lon: 59.7° N 151.5° W
Weather Conditions:   Snow and rain mix today, then snow tonight. Areas of blowing snow. Temperatures 20F to 30F (-6.7c to -1.1c)
Visibility:   9.0 miles
Ceiling:   3,700'
Wind:   Today 3 to NE 15 to 25 mph, with gusts to 35 mph. Tonight S 10 to 25 mph
Barometric Pressure:   29.30 Steady
Outside Humidity:   100%
Tigger Forecast:   trying to see over the snow!
Actual Sunrise:   9:58 AM AKST
Actual Sunset:   4:29 PM
Civil Twilight Sunrise:   9:04 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset:   5:20 PM
Moon Rise:   7:14 PM
Moon Set:   10:06 AM
Moon:   Waning Gibbous, 97% of Moon illuminated
Length of Visible Daylight:   8h 18m
Length of Day:   6h 30m
Tomorrow will be 3m 13s longer
THIS DATE IN ALASKA HISTORY:   January 10, 1882 -
The name of the first post office on Gastineau Channel (and today's state capital) was changed from Harrisburgh to Juneau /more: Joe Juneau and Richard Harris
AURORA FORECAST:  Quiet (1)
AURORA LIVECAM
METEOR SHOWERS:   Lyrids: April 21~22 (mark your calendars for next event!)

HALLO BAY
58º 34’10.10 N, 153º 53’57.58 W
Weather Conditions:   BLIZZARD WARNING! Snow, blowing snow. Temperatures ranging from -20F to 20F (-28.9c to -6.7c). Winds SE to E 10 to 35 mph, gusts to 45 mph. Then shifting to W 20 to 35 in afternoon. Tonight W 10 to 20 mph, except NW 20 to 35 mph along western capes. Wind chill -35F (-37.2)
Actual Sunrise:   10:12 AM AKST
Actual Sunset:   4:44 PM
Civil Twilight Sunrise:   9:19 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset:   5:38 PM
Moon Rise:   7:30 PM
Moon Set:   10:20 AM
Have a Safe Day!
WEATHER UPDATE via Alaska Dispatch:

The Seward Highway south of Anchorage is closed until further notice, due to white-out conditions, reports of 100 mph wind gusts, avalanche and deadly driving conditions, according to the Alaska Department of Transportation. Read more here about highway closures and take a broader look here at some of the weather stats that have already made this Alaska winter one for the record books. Be safe out there!

Cats and Snow + weather update

2012-01-10T11:54:00.000-09:00

I'm not going out. Are you going out?

I think I see a spot...

...yes, there's a clear spot under that tree!

Needless to say, it snowed last night

and we're digging out today.

Breaking News via Alaska Dispatch:

Weather: Monday 01.09.12

2012-01-09T11:52:00.000-09:00

January Weather Report
Hallo Bay * Homer
Webcams: Live 24/7
Homer~Kachemak Bay
Homer Birdcam

HOMER
Lat/Lon: 59.7° N 151.5° W
Weather Conditions:   Mostly clear, becoming partly cloudy in the afternoon, with snow likely tonight. Temperatures today 10F to 25F (-12.2c to -3.9c)
Visibility:   10 miles
Ceiling:   Unlimited
Wind:   Variable to 10 mph today, becoming NE 10 to 20 mph tonight. Around Kachemak Bay: W 15 to 30 mph, becoming SE 10 mph in the afternoon, then E 10 to 15 mph in evening, increasing 30 to 45 mh after midnight
Barometric Pressure:   30.15 Rising
Outside Humidity:   77%
Tigger Forecast:   enjoying a ray of sunshine in cold weather!
Actual Sunrise:   9:59 AM AKST
Actual Sunset:   4:27 PM
Civil Twilight Sunrise:   9:05 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset:   5:21 PM
Moon Rise:   5:47 PM
Moon Set:   9:47 AM
Moon:   Full Moon, 100% of Moon illuminated
Length of Visible Daylight:   8h 15m
Length of Day:   6h 27m
Tomorrow will be 3m 5s longer
THIS DATE IN ALASKA HISTORY:  January 9, 1797 -
Baron Ferdinand Von Wrangell was born. He was the sixth Russian governor of Alaska serving from 1830 to 1835 /more: Wrangell and Russian America and History of Alaska
AURORA FORECAST:   Quiet (1)
AURORA LIVECAM
METEOR SHOWERS:   Lyrids: April 21~22 (mark your calendar for this event!)

HALLO BAY
58º 34’10.10 N, 153º 53’57.58 W
Weather Conditions:   Snow. Visibility 1/4 mile or less at times. Temperatures: 10F to 25F (-12.2c to -3.9c). Wind E 15 to 50 mph, with gusts to 75 mph
Actual Sunrise:   10:13 AM AKST
Actual Sunset:   4:42 PM
Civil Twilight Sunrise:   9:20 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset:   5:36 PM
Moon Rise:   6:04 PM
Moon Set:   10:02 AM
Have a Safe Day!

Poem: Fallilng Snow + photos

2012-01-09T11:12:00.000-09:00

Falling Snow

See the pretty snowflakes

Falling from the sky;

On the wall and housetops

Soft and thick they lie.

On the window ledges,

On the branches bare;

Now how fast they gather,

Filling all the air.

Look into the garden,

Where the grass was green;

Covered by the snowflakes,

Not a blade is seen.

Now the bare black bushes

All look soft and white,

Every twig is laden,

What a pretty sight!

~ anonymous ~

Pushki

2012-01-08T13:48:00.000-09:00

Hallo Bay Bear Camp

At The Ol' Fishin' Hole!

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Alaska Department of Fish and Game

Species: BROWN BEAR Ursus Arctos

Weather: Sunday 01.08.12

2012-01-08T13:41:00.000-09:00

January Weather Report
Hallo Bay * Homer
Webcams: Live 24/7
Homer~Kachemak Bay
Homer Birdcam

HOMER
Lat/Lon: 59.7° N 151.5° W
Weather Conditions:   Snow showers today, then becoming clear by evening. Lows: -10F to 10F (-23.3c to -12.2c). Highs: 15F to 25F (-9.4c to -3.9c)
Visibility:   7.0 miles
Ceiling:   4,500'
Wind:   Today Variable to 10 mph, becoming SW 10 to 15 mph tonight. Day and evening around Kachemak Bay: W 20 to 35 mph
Barometric Pressure:   29.29 Rising
Outside Humidity:   68%
Tigger Forecast:   looking forward to seeing full moon tonight!
Actual Sunrise:   10:00 AM AKST
Actual Sunset:   4:25 PM
Civil Twilight Sunrise:   9:06 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset:   5:19 PM
Moon Rise:   4:25 PM
Moon Set:   9:22 AM
Moon:   FULL MOON, 100% of Moon illuminated
Length of Visible Daylight:   8h 13m
Length of Day:   6h 24m
Tomorrow will be 2m 57s longer
THIS DATE IN ALASKA HISTORY:   January 8, 1908 -
The codfishing schooner John F. Miller was wrecked in the Shumagin Islands with the loss of 10 of the 37 men aboard
AURORA FORECAST:   Low (2)
AURORA LIVECAM
METEOR SHOWERS:   Lyrids: April 21~22 (mark your calendar for next event!)

HALLO BAY
58º 34’10.10 N, 153º 53’57.58 W
Weather Conditions:   Partly cloudy. Isolated snow showers after midnight. Lows: -10F to -20F (-23.3c to -28.9c). Highs: zero to -10F (-17.8c to -23.3c). Wind W 5 to 15 mph, becoming S tonight. Wind chills: -20F to -35F (-28.9c to -37.2c)
Actual Sunrise:   10:145 AM AKST
Actual Sunset:   4:41 PM
Civil Twilight Sunrise:   9:20 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset:   5:35 PM
Moon Rise:   4:42 PM
Moon Set:   9:37 AM
Have a Safe Day!

Recipe: Grilled Kodiak Scallops + Polenta Fritters

2012-01-08T13:02:00.000-09:00

Recipe...

Grilled Kodiak Scallops

and Polenta Fritters

Make fritters and pepper sauce in advance!

Polenta Fritters:
•2 cups water or stock
•2 tablespoons fresh chopped herbs (basil, parsley, oregano)
•salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
•1 tablespoon virgin olive oil
•2 cups yellow cornmeal (preferably coarse ground)
Bring water, oil, salt and pepper to a simmer. Pour in cornmeal in a thin stream, stirring constantly. Keep at low heat and stir with a wooden spoon to eliminate any lumps. Cook for about half an hour. Finish by adding the fresh herbs.
By cooking polenta longer, you will achieve a firm texture -- which can then be spread out, cooled and cut into shapes that have a springy resilient texture.
Spread just-cooked polenta on a greased sheet pan to about 1/2 inch thickness. The polenta can be cut into fritters after about half an hour but will be easier to work with after several hours.
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Roasted Red Pepper Sauce:
•10 roma tomatoes, cored
•15-20 garlic cloves, peeled
•1 jalapeno pepper cut in pieces
•1 small red onion cut in pieces
•3 tablespoons olive oil
•3 roasted red peppers, peeled and seeded
•2 ounces balsamic vinegar
•fresh ground pepper
•salt
Toss tomatoes, garlic, jalepeno, red onion and olive oil together in saute pan and roast in 400F oven 45-60 minutes, or until tomato skin blackens and blisters. Puree in food processor with roasted red peppers, balsamic vinegar and salt and fresh ground pepper to taste.
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Grilled Kodiak Scallops:
•Fresh Kodiak scallops (size 10-15 per pound.)
Grill on a very hot BBQ or charbroil until medium rare (still translucent in the center) approximately one minute on each side.

Serve scallops on a bed of roasted pepper sauce and alternate each scallop with a crispy polenta fritter, top the dish with chilled ocean salad (can be found at gourmet Asian markets).

Makes about 12 servings.

One of Simyra's Favorites!

2012-01-07T13:05:00.000-09:00

Mother Bear and 1 Year Old Triplets

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Alaska Department of Fish and Game

Species: BROWN BEAR Ursus Arctos

- - -

Did You Know?

...that in January and February

Most bears are in the state of hibernation.

Mother bears give birth in the den during this time period.

Weather: Saturday 01.07.12

2012-01-07T12:46:00.002-09:00

January Weather Report
Hallo Bay * Homer
Webcams: Live 24/7
Homer~Kachemak Bay
Homer Birdcam

HOMER
Lat/Lon: 59.7° N 151.5° W
Weather Conditions:   Snow! Scattered snow showers after midnight. Lows: zero to 10F (-17.8c to -12.2c). Highs: 10F to 20F (-12.2c to -6.7c)
Visibility:   1.0 miles
Ceiling:   2,300'
Wind:   Today N 10 to 30 mph. Tonight becoming light, except NW 10 to 20 mph around Kachemak Bay
Barometric Pressure:   28.90 Steady
Outside Humidity:   88%
Tigger Forecast:   watching birdfeed for a snuggly warm spot!
Actual Sunrise:   10:01 AM AKST
Actual Sunset:   4:23 PM
Civil Twilight Sunrise:   9:06 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset:   5:17 PM
Moon Rise:   3:12 PM
Moon Set:   8:47 AM
Moon:   Waxing Gibbous, 98% of Moon illuminated
Length of Visible Daylight:   8h 10m
Length of Day:   6h 22m
Tomorrow will be 2m 50s longer
THIS DATE IN ALASKA HISTORY:   January 7, 1905 -
The Alaska Road Commission was established by Act of Congress and placed under the Army. The ARC was responsible for much of the pre - Statehood road building in Alaska
AURORA FORECAST:   Quiet (1)
AURORA LIVECAM
METEOR SHOWERS:   Lyrids: April 21~22  (mark your calendars for next event)

HALLO BAY
58º 34’10.10 N, 153º 53’57.58 W
Weather Conditions:   Light snow with areas of blow snow today. Then tonight decreasing clouds with isolated snow showers. Lows: -15F to -20F (-26.1c to -28.9c). Highs: zero to -10F (-17.8c to -23.3c). Wind N to NW 10 to 35 mph. Wind chill -30F to -45F (-34.4c to -42.8c)
Actual Sunrise:   10:15 AM AKST
Actual Sunset:   4:39 PM
Civil Twilight Sunrise:   9:21 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset:   5:33 PM
Moon Rise:   3:28 PM
Moon Set:   9:02 AM
Have a Safe Day!

Keeping Warm!

2012-01-07T12:21:00.000-09:00

©DTollefsrud

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Cruise Ships

Win Anti-Environment Award for 2011

Cleveland Volcano

sends ash cloud 15,000 feet into sky

Threatened Alaska sea ducks protected

as tanker plows through Bering Sea ice

2012-01-07T12:00:00.000-09:00

Hallo Bay Bear Camp

Mother Bear and 2 Cubs on Shoreline

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Alaska Department of Fish and Game

Species: BROWN BEAR Ursus Arctos

Weather: Thursday 01.05.12

2012-01-05T13:06:00.000-09:00

January Daily Weather Report
Hallo Bay * Homer
Webcams: Live 24/7
Homer~Kachemak Bay (offline)
Homer Birdcam (yippeeee...working again!)

HOMER
Lat/Lon: 59.7° N 151.5° W
Weather Conditions:   Mostly cloudy with some snow showers. Lows zero to 10F (-17.8c to -12.2c). Highs 15F to 25F (-9.4c to -3.9c)
Visibility:   10 miles
Ceiling:   2,100'
Wind:   Today Variable to 15 mph, becoming SW 10 to 25 mph tonight. Around Kachemak Bay SW 10 to 30 mph
Barometric Pressure:   29.40 Rising
Outside Humidity:   93%
Tigger Forecast:   watching birdfeeder, you can, too!
Actual Sunrise:   10:03 AM AKST
Actual Sunset:   4:19 PM
Civil Twilight Sunrise:   9:08 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset:   5:14 PM
Moon Rise:   1:27 PM
Moon Set:   6:59 AM
Moon:   Waxing Gibbous, 89% of Moon illuminated
Length of Visible Daylight:   8h 06m
Length of Day:   6h 16m
Tomorrow will be 2m 33s longer
THIS DATE IN ALASKA HISTORY:   January 5, 1985 -
The federal government transferred the ownership of the Alaska Railroad to the State of Alaska /more: list of railroads in Alaska
AURORA FORECAST:   Moderate (3)
AURORA LIVECAM
METEOR SHOWERS:   Lyrids: April 21~22

HALLO BAY
58º 34’10.10 N, 153º 53’57.58 W
Weather Conditions:   Mostly cloudy with scattered snow showers. Lows -15F to -30F (-26.1c to -34.4c). Highs -15F to 5F (-26.1c to -15c). Wind W 5 to 20 mph, becoming NW 15 mph tonight. WInd chill -15F to -35F (-26.1c to -37.2c)
Actual Sunrise:   10:17 AM AKST
Actual Sunset:   4:35 PM
Civil Twilight Sunrise:   9:22 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset:   5:30 PM
Moon Rise:   1:43 PM
Moon Set:   7:14 AM
Have a Safe Day!

Packer (squirrel) being anti-social!