Cell phone video was taken by one resident, and the fox appears to be an Arctic fox, which is not known in this region.

We typically see them blooming in June and most of them have been without blooms for months.

Ice conditions on the Yukon have changed since the 1980's. Now, open water is more common in spots along the river, which impacts winter travel.

Unusually warm temperatures for an extended period this winter has affected the ability to travel because the river isn't freezing over.

River erosion along the Yukon River near..?

Strange chum salmon (Oncorhynchus keta)

11-1-13 Boats still on the river - Koyukuk, Alaska, USA

6-18-13 Extreme heat - Koyukuk, Alaska, USA

Late snow seasonal snow fall

10-1-12 More brown bears - Koyukuk, Alaska, USA

6-17-12 Heat wave across Interior - Galena, Alaska, USA