Shorebird feeding on wet sand
Alaska Projects

Anchorage Birding Trail

Created to make birding more welcoming to people of all experience levels, from longtime Anchorage residents to visitors discovering Alaska birds for the first time.

The Anchorage Birding Trail features 35 birding sites, stretching from Whittier to Westchester Lagoon and eastward into the Chugach Mountains. The virtual trail includes practical information for each site, including fresh imagery, parking details, restroom availability, access notes, and any associated fees. 

Explore birding tips to help plan safe, enjoyable birding outings.

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