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Helping to conserve the spectacular natural ecosystems of Alaska for people, birds, and wildlife since 1977.

American Robin Photo: Lorraine Minns/Audubon Photography Awards

BirdBlog
BirdBlog

BirdBlog

Follow our blog to keep up on the latest news from the Audubon Alaska office.

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On The Wire
On The Wire

On The Wire

Follow along for solutions-based, Alaska-focused bird and conservation news.

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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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Ambler Road Is Out of Here!
News

Ambler Road Is Out of Here!

Today we can officially say that our message was heard loud and clear. The Ambler road is effectively stopped, protecting the Brooks Range for future generations.

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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
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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

What's Going on in the Arctic?
On The Wire

What's Going on in the Arctic?

Here's a breakdown of the historic actions the Biden administration and Department of the Interior made about America’s Arctic—and what work to further protections still needs to be done.

Audubon Celebrates Three Big Conservation and Climate Actions for America’s Arctic
Press Releases

Audubon Celebrates Three Big Conservation and Climate Actions for America’s Arctic

— The Biden administration has announced a suite of constructive actions that would strengthen conservation protections and help address climate change in America’s fragile Arctic.
Knowing the Iñupiat Names for Birds
BirdBlog

Knowing the Iñupiat Names for Birds

Robin Mongoyak of Utqiagvik has been documenting the Iñupiat names for bird species on Alaska's North Slope—including pronunciation.

Rosemary Ahtuangaruak on the Importance of Migration Journeys
BirdBlog

Rosemary Ahtuangaruak on the Importance of Migration Journeys

The third installment of the Tullik's Odyssey blog series features Dr. Rosemary Ahtuangaruak, the mayor of Nuiqsut, Alaska in the Western Arctic.

Rick Lanctot wants you to know “what these birds are up against”
BirdBlog

Rick Lanctot wants you to know “what these birds are up against”

The second installment of the Tullik's Odyssey blog series—this one featuring Shorebird Coordinator for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service–Alaska Region Rick Lanctot.

SeaBank Promotes Conservation of Southeast Alaska’s Bird Habitat
BirdBlog

SeaBank Promotes Conservation of Southeast Alaska’s Bird Habitat

The annual SeaBank report highlights the value of Southeast Alaska’s ecosystem and the importance of intact habitats.

Introducing Tullik’s Odyssey: The American Golden-Plover Southbound Migration Project
BirdBlog

Introducing Tullik’s Odyssey: The American Golden-Plover Southbound Migration Project

Follow tagged American Golden-Plovers from Alaska to Argentina to highlight the importance of migratory bird habitat.

American Golden-Plovers Have Been Tagged to Follow Southbound Migration
Press Releases

American Golden-Plovers Have Been Tagged to Follow Southbound Migration

— Multiple conservation organizations partner to launch Tullik’s Odyssey: The American Golden-Plover Southbound Migration Project and track eight birds from Alaska to Argentina to highlight the importance of migratory bird habitat.
Audubon’s New Strategic Plan Is Ready to Soar in Alaska
BirdBlog

Audubon’s New Strategic Plan Is Ready to Soar in Alaska

Over the past year, Audubon has crafted an exciting new five-year strategic plan. The aptly named Flight Plan focuses on three core strategic drivers ...

American Golden-Plover Southbound Migration Project
BirdBlog

American Golden-Plover Southbound Migration Project

The American Golden-Plover— a medium-sized, black-bellied wading bird—makes one of the longest migration journeys of any bird.

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