Audubon Alaska

06/05/2026

Join Audubon Alaska during Pride Month for the annual Let's Go Birding Together (LGBT) bird walk at Chanshtnu/Westchester Lagoon in Anchorage.

Led by Melanie A. Smith, Audubon’s Director of Digital Science & Data Products, the walk will follow the paved trail along Westchester Lagoon and continue onto the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail. Meet at the kayak/canoe launch on Wednesday, June 24, at 6 p.m. for the roughly 90-minute talk and walk.

Register at 🔗 mobilize.us/audubon-ak/event/965251

06/03/2026

The fourth annual Utqiaġvik, Alaska - Migratory Bird Festival is coming up! This wildlife conservation and education-focused festival is returning to Fred Ipalook Elementary School from June 12 to 14, 2026.

All events—including bird tours, science talks, kids' activities, and more—are free and open to the community. We can’t wait to see you there!

See more information at 🔗 facebook.com/utqbirdfest

Register at 🔗 bit.ly/utqmigratorybirdfest

06/03/2026

Thank you to Mayor LaFrance for joining the launch of the Anchorage Birding Trail with the Audubon Alaska team!

Check out the Anchorage Birding Trail now at: audubon.org/alaska-birding-trails

06/01/2026

"Tiny fish? Mine. Insects skimming the surface? Also mine. Personal space? Absolutely not mine, apparently, because every human with a camera suddenly needs the perfect action shot. Delete that!”

Bonaparte’s Gulls forage in flight by plunging into the water or dipping to the surface. They also pick up items while swimming or wading—or apparently hovering.

05/31/2026

"Alaska is a birder’s paradise and there’s a new online resource highlighting prime viewing spots in the state's largest city. "

Thanks to Alaska Public Media for spotlighting the as a new resource for our community and visitors alike!

Nearly 300 different bird species have been recorded in the city.

05/30/2026

It's been a fun week spreading the word about the new . We’re thrilled to see local media highlighting the growing birding community and the importance of protecting the places Alaska birds—and people—depend on.

Read more from Your Alaska Link TV.

Audubon Alaska is launching a virtual Anchorage Birding Trail featuring 35 sites across Southcentral Alaska, helping residents explore local birdwatching locations.

05/29/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate the launch of the ! From longtime birders to first-time explorers, it was inspiring to see our community come together in support of birds, habitat, and outdoor Anchorage.

We’re especially grateful to our partners, supporters, and volunteers who helped make this project possible. We can’t wait to see where the trail takes our community!

Binos up, Anchorage!

05/28/2026

Our latest birding trail has officially taken flight!

The new Anchorage Birding Trail connects 35 incredible birding sites across town, making it easier than ever to explore the birds and wild places that make Anchorage so special. From coastal marshes to mountain trails, there’s always something to discover. Grab your binoculars and hit the trail!

Learn more from Alaska's News Source.

The Anchorage Birding Trail is officially opening on Wednesday, according to Audubon Alaska, giving birdwatchers a detailed guide to the area’s best birding spots.

05/26/2026

We're excited to spend the evening with Anchorage Park Foundation and all of you!

05/26/2026

Please welcome Cearah Egwuonwu (she/her), Audubon Alaska's Outreach and Communications Advocate for summer 2026!

Cearah is a rising senior, majoring in geography and minoring in biology at Middlebury College in Vermont. She enjoys taking classes like Conservation Planning with GIS, Ornithology, and Animal Behavior. This past year, she took a gap year to study at Outer Coast in Sitka, Alaska, where she learned about Alaskan Tribal governments, ecology, and storytelling.

In her free time, she enjoys volunteering at the animal shelter, crafting, and going on bike rides! She is excited to be in Anchorage, and is looking forward to seeing all the wildlife (especially the birds)!