Fernando the Flamingo

06/12/2021

These pink feathered folk form complex social networks and are choosy about who they spend their time with, according to a new study.

12/03/2021

Hi Fernando Fans! I would like to mark the 1 year anniversary by sharing some good news.... 🦩🦩🦩 Happy Spring Break.

***NEW***
The APU Jim Mahaffey Trail System is now designated as MULTI-USE. Please visit our website for more information. (Link Below.) Happy Trails and enjoy all this fresh snow!

Do you enjoy all the fabulous grooming? Please consider a donation to our partner NSAA. https://www.anchoragenordicski.com/membership/

Trail Etiquette: https://www.alaskapacific.edu/campus-life/moseley/facilities/jim-mahaffey-trail-system/

22/06/2020

WINNERS ANNOUNCED! Thank you to the 25 participants scavenger hunt. We will do it again soon!

BEST in Show Photo (pictured here): Jeremy Pataky 'Fernando marched determinedly.'
~ Printed copy, Outdoor Programs Hoodie

10 POSTS / FINDS: Annika Schmantjen & Vera Pluharova
~OP Hoodie and $40 Gift Certificate for APU Gear Rentals.

GRAND PRIZE/ Spirit Award: Susan Meskis
~OP Hoodie and Hat, Free 2 day rental for an inflatable Kayak or Stand up paddle board at the APU Gear Rentals.

Winners please send me an Email or DM me with your mailing address. ([email protected])

13/05/2020

I’m back out on the trails. Only a week and a half until I migrate for the season. Prizes for the scavenger hunt will be announced soon. I will post updates daily with more information. Thanks for all your photos!

12/05/2020

UPDATE: I have been found. I need some time to heal and then I'll be released back out on the trails tomorrow! I received care at Bird TLC. They are an awesome local non-profit. Its is a great time to help out any non-profit or small business. We are in this together! Stay Safe. Be Strong!

https://www.facebook.com/BirdTLC/

We care and advocate for Alaska's wild birds through rehabilitation, education and outreach.

11/05/2020

HELP: I don't know where I am. I went on a walk-a-bout without my Handler. She is worried. If you see me please reach out to her with my location so we can be reunited.

10/05/2020

Happy Mother’s Day!

05/05/2020

I’m back out on the APU trails! The ski trails are still pretty muddy in areas but the single track trails are great. Please no biking yet... wild life is abundant. Having bear spray handy is recommended.

05/05/2020

Some good news💖🦩🌺

Residents have seen flamingos take over India's largest city in the midst of a global coronavirus pandemic. Wild Flamingos typically flock to the Mumbai...