Potter Marsh, Alaska: Mesmerizing home of the Arctic tern

« Back to Article | Archive | Buy Photos | More Photo Galleries
An Arctic tern takes off from the water at Potter Marsh, ... Dan Joling / AP

An Arctic tern takes off from the water at Potter Marsh, Sunday, June 6, 2010, in Anchorage, Alaska. Watching the terns is a perfect side trip for someone with a car and a day in Alaska's largest city.

Photo: Dan Joling / AP

0
0
0
Comments 
An Arctic tern takes off from the water at Potter Marsh, Sunday, June 6, 2010, in Anchorage, Alaska. Watching the terns is a perfect side trip for someone with a car and a day in Alaska's largest city.
An Arctic tern stands on a tuft of marsh land at Potter Marsh as the sun sets, Saturday, May 29, 2010, in Anchorage, Alaska.
The sun sets a few minutes after 11 p.m. at Potter Marsh, Saturday, May 29, 2010, in Anchorage, Alaska.
An Arctic tern flutters down to land on a tiny island in Potter Marsh before sunset on Friday, May 28, 2010, in Anchorage, Alaska.
An Arctic tern flutters over Potter Marsh, Sunday, June 6, 2010, in Anchorage, Alaska.
An Arctic tern tucks its legs under its body as it flies over Potter Marsh on Sunday, June 6, 2010, in Anchorage, Alaska.
Three Arctic terns hover above a nesting area at Potter Marsh, Sunday, June 6, 2010, in Anchorage, Alaska.
advertisement | your ad here

Most Commented Photo

BART-shooting protester's case goes to trial

advertisement | your ad here

Chronicle Photostore

Purchase Chronicle photos from our collection of timeless, telling, newsworthy and beautiful images.