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Homer Spit
Long gravel spit extending into Kachemak Bay. Winter eagle gatherings and year-round shorebird flats.
Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Western Alaska
Birding in Nome & Seward Peninsula
Remote arctic tundra hosting breeding Bluethroats, Arctic Warblers, and shorebirds found nowhere else on the continent.
Photo: NPS · Seward Peninsula, Alaska · National Park Service · Public Domain
Why bird here
Arctic breeders
Tundra wildflowers
Remote wilderness
Rare species
Birding locations
Coastal
Kachemak Bay
Protected bay with seabird colonies, otters, and rich marine wildlife accessible by boat from Homer.
Seasons: Spring, Summer
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Seward Harbor & Resurrection Bay
Gateway to Kenai Fjords. Resurrection Bay teems with seabirds, otters, and whales during summer.
Seasons: Spring, Summer
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Kenai Fjords National Park
Spectacular glaciers and seabird colonies on the Chiswell Islands. Major puffin breeding site.
Seasons: Summer
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Nome Road System
Three gravel roads through arctic tundra. Premier site for breeding Arctic Warblers and Bluethroats.
Seasons: Spring, Summer
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Nome Harbor & Jetty
Accessible coastal birding right in town. Sea ducks, loons, and occasional rarities.
Seasons: Spring, Summer
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Safety Sound
Lagoon along the Nome–Council Road. Breeding shorebirds and waterfowl in arctic tundra setting.
Seasons: Spring, Summer
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Multi-Day Tours
High Lonesome Bird Tours
Official website ↗Multi-Day Tours
WINGS Birding Tours
Official website ↗Multi-Day Tours
Rocky Mountain Birding
Official website ↗Multi-Day Tours
Naturalist Journeys
Official website ↗Day Charter
Alaska Seabird Charters
Official website ↗Local Guide