Archive for the 'Herring' Category

Apr 19 2007

Sitka Sound Herring Opening

Sitka recently experienced its annual Herring opening. Seiners and packers descended upon this coastal community and many tons of herring were caught. Surfers had a good time, too!

Surfers at Sea Mart

Surfers ride the waves near Sea Mart.

Bird droppings

Bird droppings create an artistic pattern on the rocks.

Herring Eggs

Herring eggs on a hemlock branch, a traditional method of collecting herring eggs.

Halibut Point Recreation Area

Halibut Point Recreation Area

Seiners overhaul their nets.

Seiners overhaul their nets.

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