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Helping to conserve the spectacular natural ecosystems of Alaska for people, birds, and wildlife since 1977.

American Robin Photo: Lorraine Minns/Audubon Photography Awards

On The Wire
On The Wire

On The Wire

Follow along for solutions-based, Alaska-focused bird and conservation news.

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Southeast Alaska Birding Trail
Southeast Alaska Birding Trail

Southeast Alaska Birding Trail

Southeast Alaska is a fantastic place to go birding. Explore the area using this virtual trail as your guide.

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The Importance of the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve IBA to Migratory Birds
On The Wire

The Importance of the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve IBA to Migratory Birds

One small study area in Southeast Alaska shocked the Audubon Science Division: The Chilkat Valley is a major migration passage for many Alaska birds.

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Time to Fly: Alaska’s Bird Festival Season Is Here!
On The Wire

Time to Fly: Alaska’s Bird Festival Season Is Here!

Here’s how Alaska’s annual birding events honor culture and art, benefit tourism and local economies, highlight conservation issues, and truly celebrate birds.

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The Second Crossing and Southeast Alaska’s Mendenhall Wetlands Important Bird Area
On The Wire

The Second Crossing and Southeast Alaska’s Mendenhall Wetlands Important Bird Area

And the case for Salmon Creek, the last option for the Juneau Douglas Second Crossing to be constructed off the Mendenhall Wetlands State Game Refuge.

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Important Bird Areas
Important Bird Areas

Important Bird Areas

Learn about Alaska's most important hotspots for breeding, migrating, and wintering birds.

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Alaska WatchList
Conservation

Alaska WatchList

Highlighting Declining and Vulnerable Bird Populations

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Audubon Alaska's Ecological Atlases
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Audubon Alaska's Ecological Atlases

Order your hard copy of one of our ecological atlases.

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Our State's Birds

Recent News

Court Shuts Down Interior’s Second Illegal Land Deal with King Cove Corp
Press Releases

Court Shuts Down Interior’s Second Illegal Land Deal with King Cove Corp

Ruling sustains protections for vital wetlands in Izembek National Wildlife Refuge and for public lands everywhere.

‘Black Birders Week’ Promotes Diversity and Takes on Racism in the Outdoors
BirdBlog

‘Black Birders Week’ Promotes Diversity and Takes on Racism in the Outdoors

Sparked by a racist incident last week in Central Park, the new initiative aims to boost recognition and representation of Black people enjoying and studying the natural world.

Baffling Blackbirds, Whirling Shorebirds, and Elusive Chickadees
BirdBlog

Baffling Blackbirds, Whirling Shorebirds, and Elusive Chickadees

Meet the birds of the proposed Ambler Road corridor in Alaska.

Virtual Public Meetings Put the Teshekpuk Lake Wetlands at Risk
BirdBlog

Virtual Public Meetings Put the Teshekpuk Lake Wetlands at Risk

Problems with the connectivity, lack of accessibility, and an overall break-down of communication means BLM did not adequately connect with the public on this issue.

A Win for Clean Water, Salmon, and our Nation’s Largest Congregation of Bald Eagles
BirdBlog

A Win for Clean Water, Salmon, and our Nation’s Largest Congregation of Bald Eagles

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of clean water in Hawaii, and the impacts extend all the way to the Chilkat Valley in Southeast Alaska.

Audubon Remembers Margery Nicolson
Press Releases

Audubon Remembers Margery Nicolson

A dedicated supporter and conservation advocate in Alaska and across the Audubon Network.

SWOOSH...
BirdBlog

Swoosh...

A reminder we are part of something bigger.

Bird Walks with Susan Culliney
BirdBlog

Photos from a bird walk in Anchorage

Join Susan Culliney and her dog Kaimana as they safely explore the area around their home.

We Are Not Alone
BirdBlog

We are not alone.

A message from Audubon Alaska's Executive Director Natalie Dawson.

A Win for the Tongass National Forest and a Win for the Rule of Law
BirdBlog

A Win for the Tongass National Forest and a Win for the Rule of Law

What a recent court decision means for Alaska and beyond.

How you can help, right now