Welcome to Audubon Alaska

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

Horned Puffin Photo: Michael Cohen/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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Mining Could Pollute Alaska’s Chilkat Valley. A Tribe and Local Groups Defend their Way of Life
On The Wire

Mining Could Pollute Alaska’s Chilkat Valley. A Tribe and Local Groups Defend their Way of Life

Inside the fight for the watershed with the Chilkat Indian Village of Klukwan, residents in Haines, and Audubon Alaska.

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It’s Been a Busy Summer for Alaska’s Federal Lands
On The Wire

It’s Been a Busy Summer for Alaska’s Federal Lands

Catch up on all the movement and wins in the world of Alaska conservation from the summer of 2024.

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The Tongass and the Era of Old-Growth Protections
On The Wire

The Tongass and the Era of Old-Growth Protections

A beginner’s guide to old-growth forests and how the Biden administration has made historical moves in Southeast Alaska’s temperate rainforest.

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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
Audubon Alaska Products

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

‘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.

Federal Court Rules Against Massive Old-Growth Rainforest Logging Plan in Alaska
News

Federal Court Rules Against Massive Old-Growth Rainforest Logging Plan in Alaska

— Decision is a win for birds, subsistence hunters, and families on Alaska’s Prince of Wales Island.

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