In Alaska you see magnificent scenery, bears snd moose, glaciers and vast tundra and it is all amazing. Yet, in a small pond in the midst of a large natural area known for moose, we found this Red-throated Grebe. On the first day we saw a newly born chick being cleaned and pushed into the water for a first swim. We watched as the baby was given the first meal of a tender leaf from the bottom of the pond that dad secured. On day two we went back and the second baby was born. We watched them for 30 or 40 minutes - usually one of the other. Then they were tucked back into mom’s feathers and we thought we were done viewing until two zebra colored heads popped out briefly, with eyes open. This is one of my most treasured memories of Alaska.

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“Because you are my helper, I sing for joy in the shadow of your wings. I cling to you.” Psalm 63: 7,8a NLT