Observers in Port Heiden, Alaska report significantly reduced sea gull populations and fewer gull eggs for subsistence, coinciding with decreased seal numbers and increased fox populations.

While subsistence salmon fishing, community members from Port Heiden found a skate in the net, which is unusual for them.

This bird was a noticed on the beach landing area of the community but not touched.

"Swallows usually show up in the spring time or when winter months are over in Alaska."

Harbor seal looking sick with patches of fur missing.

Dry spring conditions and strong winds are allowing a burn at the dump to grow near Pilot Point. Fire crews are dropping suppressant and 12 smokejumpers worry working the fire estimated at 250 acres as of Monday night.

An Orca (Orcinus orca) carcass has been found on a beach in Port Heiden near Hook Lagoon. Sightings of these whales are a bit rare compared to many other whale carcass sightings and we just wanted to share with you this observation.

Young gray whale found dead on the beach.

Over the summer, drought and damages to Chignik Lagoon’s water distribution system left the village without drinkable water. The state issued a boil water notice in July, and the wells were dry by August. Residents relied on Packers Creek to supplement their needs through October. Now those worries have subsided; at the end of October …

Gradual sea ice reduction and reconfiguration of the coast, have increased the rate of erosion near Port Heiden over the course of several decades. Draining of Goldfish Lake brings memories, loss of community landmark, and many emotions.

Along with significant seabird die-offs near Port Heiden, there have been reports of small whales and porpoises, walrus and sea otters washed up on shore.

As of Tuesday, the wells at Chignik Lagoon, population 150, are completely dry.

The water well is dry due to a lack of rain, and the village’s distribution system is damaged. As of Thursday, residents had only 5,000 gallons of drinkable water left.

A variety of stranded marine mammals were observed in the Port Heiden area between August 17 and 26th.

The 450-acre Offal Beach Fire is burning for the fifth consecutive day about 11 miles northeast of Port Heiden.

It is unusual to find a dead shark. And it occurred at a time when there were many other standings of marine mammals and birds.

Chignik Lagoon has been unable to produce enough water from their wells and has been pulling water from a creek since the beginning of June and subsequently have not been able to refill their water storage tank. The issue has been compounded by several substantial leaks in the water system. They have experienced up to 2 feet of water loss from their tank in one day.

The timing coincides with other sea bird deaths reported in St. Paul Island, Pilot Point, and Ugashik.

Historically, pollock are not a commonly observed species in Bristol Bay, but sightings are becoming more common.

Strange tracks between Pilot Point and Ugashik, found near the river may belong to an Alaska hare (Lepus othus)