The Chilkat River Flats are where the Chilkat River broadens into a wide shallow delta which then flows into Chilkat Inlet. This brackish interface of freshwater and ocean is a magnet for a wide variety of waterfowl and shorebirds particularly during migration. Watch for Trumpeter Swan and Artic Tern at this site. In May, this is a good place to look for Hudsonian Godwit during the northbound spring migration.

Directions:

From Haines, take 3rd Avenue (Mud Bay Road) to the Chilkat River Flats, and park along the roadside. Boat tours of the Chilkat River are also available through local tour companies.

Birding Resources:

• eBird Hotspot: Haines--Chilkat River Flats

Species Checklist:

• Haines checklist