This birding site is located between the Dyea Road from the intersection with Klondike Highway in Skagway to the Taiya River bridge in Dyea, about 8 miles. Several convenient pull-offs are along this road, including overlooks and interpretive signs.

There are a wide variety of waterfowl and waterbirds along the shoreline as well as other birds in the adjacent forested vegetation. Common sightings include Marbled Murrelet, Pacific Wren, Dark-eyed Junco, Chestnut-backed Chickadee, Steller's Jay, Western Tanager, and Red-breasted Sapsucker.

Directions:

From Klondike Highway, turn left onto Dyea Road. Follow Dyea Road approximately 8 miles to the Taiya River Bridge.

Birding Resources:

• eBird Hotspot: Nahku (Long) Bay

Bird Species Checklist:

• Skagway checklist

Other Resources:

• ExploreNorth—Dyea Road