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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Let Them Eat Mud: How Biofilm Can Change Shorebird Conservation
On The Wire

Let Them Eat Mud: How Biofilm Can Change Shorebird Conservation

And how the biofilm “film” documents this scientific breakthrough for Western Sandpipers while highlighting a dangerous development project on a crucial stopover site.

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The Importance of Community Science and eBird for Alaska’s Birds
On The Wire

The Importance of Community Science and eBird for Alaska’s Birds

Community science and Christmastime go hand in hand thanks to Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count, but conservationists use eBird data year-round to improve the life of birds—Alaska’s included.

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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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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

DOI Honors Alaska Native Veterans in Steps Towards Land Selections
Press Releases

DOI Honors Alaska Native Veterans in Steps Towards Land Selections

— Audubon Alaska applauds BLM for recognizing the importance of lands, waters, wildlife, and human wellbeing.
New National Conservation Vision Sparks Opportunity to Conserve Nature and Create Jobs
Press Releases

New National Conservation Vision Sparks Opportunity to Conserve Nature and Create Jobs

The administration’s “America the Beautiful” campaign is a chance to expand access to our lands and waters, help birds and other wildlife, and benefit communities across the country.

National Audubon Society Announces CEO David Yarnold to Step Down
Press Releases

National Audubon Society Announces CEO David Yarnold to Step Down

President and Chief Conservation Officer Dr. Elizabeth Gray to Serve as Interim CEO.

Reintroduced Legislation Helps Farmers and Wildlife
Press Releases

Reintroduced Legislation Helps Farmers and Wildlife

— The bipartisan Growing Climate Solutions Act of 2021 helps reduce emissions from farms, ranches, and forests while providing support to landowners.
It's Earth Week 2021!
BirdBlog

It's Earth Week 2021!

Birds tell us we need to Restore Our Earth.

Bureau of Land Management Halts Huge Land Give Away in Alaska
Press Releases

Bureau of Land Management Halts Huge Land Give Away in Alaska

— The policy reversal is good news for local communities, birds, and other wildlife.
Five Incredible Ways Birds Change Their Bodies for Spring and Fall Migration
BirdBlog

Five Incredible Ways Birds Change Their Bodies for Spring and Fall Migration

To power perilous journeys, birds undergo extreme feats like doubling their body weight and rearranging or even consuming their internal organs.

The Sharp End
BirdBlog

The Sharp End

Climbing towards climate solutions.

Taking a Closer Look at 30x30
BirdBlog

Taking a Closer Look at 30x30

What does it mean to protect half of nature?

Birds Tell Us The Time to Act Is Now!
BirdBlog

Birds Tell Us The Time to Act Is Now!

Survival by Degrees: the new Alaska Climate Brief takes a closer look at the threats facing birds in Alaska.

How you can help, right now