Just got back from a trip to Valdez.  We did a bunch of photography while driving down and while we were down there.  The birds are moving north quickly now.  The little ponds are thawed and starting to come to come to life.  All the big water is still frozen solid.  The birds are staging in Valdez big time, lots of sea ducks around, harlequin are in big time along with scoter and old squaw.   Also got some nice pictures of gadwalls while there.