Tag: Seldovia Alaska
Watch For the Twins!
by Jenny Chissus, photos by Connie Geagel
Keep a watch out for the moose twin calves that have been sighted along Jakolof Bay Road with their mother this past month. This has been a real treat for folks who get a glimpse of this skittish trio on this side of Kachemak Bay.
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Moose tend to be rarely seen as we have such a high population of black bear, and we are closed off by glaciers to the main peninsula, so there isn’t a transient population. I’ve never had the pleasure of seeing moose since I moved to Seldovia over nine years ago! With all the hiking on vacant lands and remote properties out the road, I have seen evidence of moose (moose droppings) but they have always kept out of sight.
Moose mama’s (cows) are very protective of their young, and can run up to 35 miles an hour! Though they are herbivores, cows normally weigh around 800 pounds and you certainly don’t want to get in between them and their young. Moose are known to trample, stomp on, kick and even kill a person who threatens them or their calves. They may appear cute and “stuffed animal” like – but do not get too close!
Please keep a look out as you drive out Jakolof Bay Road – as they have been seen at Barabara Creek, Kasitsna Bay Lab (where these photos were taken) and Jakolof Bay. With snowy weather and poor visibility, please be aware that they are out and walking the road – so drive safe!
Thanks Layla and Connie for the photos!
Seldovia Snow And Ice
by Jenny Chissus
We woke up this morning with 6-7 inches on the ground here in town along Main Street! The flakes were beautiful, big and lightweight coming down in a flurry. This photo was taken from the City Dock. Huge sheets of ice were making their way out of Seldovia Bay towards Kachemak Bay, though many were getting hung up at the AMHS pier! You can see them all floating out to sea in the next photo!
I love the snow – everything is so white and clean, giving a soft black and white filter to our colorful world! These are precious moments, living in Seldovia, enjoying the quiet of a Sunday morning, with the snow falling all about you, and nothing but an enthusiastic lab to lead your way, as you break through the perfect and untouched layer of fresh snow. There are a few challenges, like finding a few tire tracks to follow so the snow doesn’t come over the top of your boots, keeping your camera dry during the myriad of photo moments, but these are some of my favorite Alaska days! If you are in Seldovia – enjoy the beautiful snow, and check out below, as according to the weather underground, there is more on the way!
Alaska Communications Brings Customer Service to Seldovia
by Jenny Chissus
ACS brings customer service to Seldovia
Yesterday, Wednesday the 18th, Alaska Communications arrived in Seldovia “en force”! There are 8 staff in town with varying degrees of expertise to help Seldovians with all aspects of their Alaska Communications service. From the network technicians who are going out on the road to perform upgrades, repairs and offer technical support (Greg and Dominic) to the customer service folks for your cell phones and internet questions (Tonya and Amy) , a Marketing Specialist (Caitlin McDiffet), the General Manager of The Southwest District (Randy Dobbs) Director of Marketing from Anchorage (Chris Reyburn) as well as our own Seldovian – Chris Crosta who is the General Manager of Anchorage Operations are all here to make sure Seldovia gets the service and support we need! (Not all the visiting ACS staff were pictured above)
ACS is available for questions and service
at the Sea Otter Community Center
THURSDAY from 9:00am-5:00pm
FRIDAY from 9:00am to Noon.
So, if you have questions regarding anything ACS, from your cell phone operations, technical support on internet or home phone line service, ACS is here Continue Reading
AMHS Ferry, Seldovia Bound at Midnight
by Jenny Chissus
UPDATE: AMHS informed me that the Kennicott just left Homer, and is on her way to Seldovia – expected arrival here around 1:15-1:30am Saturday morning. If you are heading out on this ferry, at the time of this post (12:15am), expected boarding will be around 2:00am.
This is an unofficial update, please confirm all information with the AMHS.
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