Port Frederick joins Icy Strait near the village of Hoonah. The daily tidal exchange in this area creates a mixture of nutrients and food resources for fish, marine mammals, and birds that use this area. Port Frederick can also be a good option for birding when rough seas exist in Icy Strait. Birders will find a wide variety of seabirds and waterfowl including Marbled Murrelet, Pigeon Guillemot, Common Murre, Pelagic Cormorant, Black-legged Kittiwake, and a large variety of gull species.

Directions:

The area can be accessed by charter/tour boat services. Contact the local visitor association for information on charter/tour companies that can provide access and tour services for this area. Cruise ships docking at Hoonah will also enter Port Frederick and charter/tour services departing Hoonah will also travel through Port Fredrick en route to Icy Strait or Point Adolphus.

Birding Resources:

•  eBird Hotspot: Icy Strait--Icy Strait Pt. to Hoonah Is. 

Bird Species Checklist:

• Hoonah checklist