The White Raven of Anchorage, Alaska

The White Raven of Anchorage, Alaska

A white --  leucistic -- raven was spotted in Anchorage, Alaska in October 2023, and has been living in the Spenard neighborhood.  My sister who lives in Anchorage began sharing wonderful newspaper articles about this rare, beautiful bird along with photos by professional and amateur photographers.  The bird quickly became a celebrity attracting observers and appreciators from near and far.

Learn more at Anchorage White Raven Spottings Facebook Page 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1046547649701153/ 

Thank you, Vincent Nusunginya from Soldotna, Alaska, for sharing your inspiring photo.

Thank you to my sister, Gloria Watroba, for nudging me to write a poem about the White Raven.

Joy Forevermore

by Dorothy Stoltz

‘Nevermore, nevermore’ –

Love you Master Poe ‘forevermore.’

Ah, distinctly my sister remembers Anchorage hereafter,

Trouble passed over her town on hearing the White Raven’s laughter.

‘Though scruffy and unshaven, thou,’ she said, ‘art surely no craven,’

Perched upon a branch of spruce, the White Raven 

Calls not ‘nevermore,’ 

But a song of joy!

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