Welcome to Audubon Alaska

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
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

How the Boreal Forest Can Help Protect Birds (and the Planet) from Climate Change
Climate

How the Boreal Forest Can Help Protect Birds (and the Planet) from Climate Change

As the areas like the Pacific Flyway heat up, we turn towards nature-based climate solutions for answers.

Federal Court Reverses Environmental Approval for Willow Development Project
News

Federal Court Reverses Environmental Approval for Willow Development

— Audubon Alaska joins in celebration of legal victory in Western Arctic.
UN Report Affirms the Need for Urgent Action on Climate
News

UN Report Affirms the Need for Urgent Action on Climate

The first of three reports finds that the climate is warming at alarming levels, with consequences for communities and for wildlife.

Summer’s Sweet Returns
BirdBlog

Summer’s Sweet Returns

A note from our executive director.

New Federal Bill Will Help Bring Birds Back
News

New Federal Bill Will Help Bring Birds Back

Legislation introduced in the U.S. House will strengthen the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.

The Safety Sound Important Bird Area (IBA).
BirdBlog

The Safety Sound Important Bird Area (IBA).

A special place with huge significance for people and birds.

New Legislation Strengthens Federal Fisheries Law
News

New Legislation Strengthens Federal Fisheries Law

A bill to reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Act boosts protections for seabirds.

Biden Administration to Restore Protections for Alaska’s Tongass National Forest
Press Releases

Biden Administration to Restore Protections for Alaska’s Tongass National Forest

— USDA announces new strategy to protect old-growth trees—important to local communities, birds, and the planet.
Understanding 30 x 30
BirdBlog

Understanding 30 x 30

A collaborative and inclusive approach to conservation in the U.S.

The Immeasurable Success
BirdBlog

The Immeasurable Success

Investing in place-based learning.

How you can help, right now