A Place for the Birds

Name: A Place for the Birds
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ISBN: 9781954896734

The Legacy of Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge

Jessica Shepherd, Mark D Ross

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English

Fathom Pub. Co.
05 March 2026

Ecological science, the Biosphere; Limnology (freshwater); Wildlife: birds & birdwatching; The Earth: natural history general

History of Fairbanks Home to Migratory Visitors

In the heart of Fairbanks, Alaska, an oasis is held in trust for residents and travelers alike. Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge, an expanse of farm fields ringed by forested lands, provides a quiet place to walk, ski, or simply enjoy lunch. Surrounded by businesses, housing developments, and a four-lane highway, this three-square-mile remnant of farmland, complete with a quaint turn-of-the-century farmhouse and two handsome barns, has somehow escaped urbanization. The fields are gently rolling and free of permafrost, making them ideal for urban development. Instead, geese, ducks, and Lesser Sandhill Cranes by the thousands make use of the fields each spring and fall. And in winter, the land is a mecca for area dog mushers and skiers. What is the history behind the homey farmhouse and the Midwestern-style barns? And how is it that this farm gained refuge status?

An intriguing story unfolds of a pioneer farm built in the midst of an ancient flyway for cranes and waterfowl, and the townspeople who grew to appreciate the green fields and the birds that congregate there. When the farm eventually faced foreclosure, the farmer hoped to keep the land undivided for the benefit of the birds. The community, too, felt this connection to the land and was inspired to work with the farmer to save the farm from becoming just another housing complex or shopping mall. Together, they found a way to preserve Creamer's Field as a waterfowl refuge.

Visitors at the Refuge

Sandhill Cranes Snow and Canada Geese Trumpeter Swans Warblers and Sparrows

By: Jessica Shepherd
Other: Mark D Ross
Imprint: Fathom Pub. Co.
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 172g
ISBN: 9781954896734
ISBN 10: 1954896735
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 05 March 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jessica Shepherd holds a BA in Environmental Biology from the University of Colorado Boulder, an MA in Northern Studies from the University of Alaska Fairbanks, and an MFA in Creative Writing, non-fiction, from the University of Alaska Anchorage. In addition to a 30-year career as a science writer and educator, and research manager with the State of Alaska, she has published essays in 49 Writers, Alaska Women Speak, Humans of the World, Sad Girls Club, and Hip Pocket Press. Together with her husband, Hal Shepherd, she maintains a blog, ShepherdAlaska.com, about life and politics in the 49th state. As a life-long artist and naturalist residing in Alaska's Interior, Mark has shared his artwork and discoveries across mediums: in person, print, and radio, spanning a 35-year career as an environmental educator with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game at the Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge. Mark's field sketchbook, Creamer's Sounds and Sights is available for purchase.