Open Thread – What to Do? A Poll! – UPDATED
There’s always been discussion here at The Mudflats about how to deal with off-topic posts. It’s a conundrum. Lots of off-topic posts have excellent commentary, exciting links, and humor. Nobody wants to give all that up. But, they can also interrupt the flow of a conversation, and cause some mental whiplash for readers who like to follow a discussion about a topic. We’ve tried a variety of organizational methods seeking the perfect solution, and of course, we have come to the distinct conclusion that there is no perfect answer. (Why is that always the answer??) We’ve had regular open threads, we’ve…
Introducing.. I Heart The Mudflats.
Hey Mudpuppies! Snoskred here with an exciting announcement. When AKMuckraker was “outed” many mudpuppies searched for ways to show their support of both AKMuckraker and The Mudflats. For many of us, the usual outlets did not feel sufficient to express what the community means to us. The forum staff talked about it, and the idea for I Heart The Mudflats was born. I Heart The Mudflats is a new blog, separate from The Mudflats. It provides an opportunity for mudpuppies to guest blog in many different ways. The blog will not be written by any one person – it will…
Beluga Watch!
Interested in participating in a study of beluga whales in Cook Inlet? A group looking to study the absence and presence of beluga whales along the coast of Cook Inlet, and more fully understand the habitat needs of these amazing animals will be hosting a training session. If you are interested in being a participant in the study, all you need to do is bring yourself and your enthusiasm tonight to the BP Energy Center from 6:30-8:45 to learn how to help in this effort. The training session will feature speakers Barbara Mahoney of NOAA, and wildlife biologist Tamara McGuire who has…
Saturday Open Thread – Eagle!
Look who came to visit today! There were actually a pair of bald eagles, but not close enough to fit in the same frame. I see eagles flying overhead all the time, but this guy landed in my yard, which is not very common. I took this picture from my deck. My presence didn’t seem to bother them much. I stayed around a while waiting to get a shot of them taking off, and they waited until the exact moment that I gave up and left the room. Well, I’ve got a very busy day today, and it’s mostly away…