Date: 02/27/2001

Number: 1

AK AK AK AK AK !
AK stands for Alaska, but it also stands for AAAAAKKKKKKK. I read today's Robin migration email:

Early Bird Contest Reminder: Challenge Question #13
Mrs. Grimm's 5th grade from Kidron, Ohio sent the first entry in our Early Bird Contest. Remember to send us YOUR entry for:

Challenge Question #13:
"When do you think the first robin will be spotted in Anchorage, Alaska (61.22N 149.90W)?" ...... and realized that I've been remiss in reporting a couple of sightings. One before the Iditarod began back in February (there was according to the Audubon hotline a flock of robins reported near the same time.) Then, last friday (3/16) we observed another robin on the sunny side of our school. There have been other record early migrants such as short ear owls and a few canada geese (these are believed to have wintered near by along the southern Alaska coast.) Sorry for being so absent-minded. Hope this helps, when I see a flock, I'll send a note off right away....

Anchorage, AK

Latitude: 61.2 Longitude: -149.9

Observed by: Geo.
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