Averaging a mere 3.9 ounces (110 g) in weight, this little bird is amazing. Its travel to the Antarctic and back each year makes its migration the longest of any animal on Earth. Copyright Hal Schmitt lightworkshops.com
The rocky shorelines, saltwater marshes, bogs, and woodlands of Southeast Alaska comprise a birder’s paradise. Counting both residents and those that use the Southeast as a migratory stopover point, some 350 birds (many rare or endemic) can be found in the area. The diversity of habitats ensures a wide variety of birds can be seen in close proximity, including large numbers of waterfowl and shorebirds. Bald eagles are an especially common sight in the Southeast; their numbers here are measured in the thousands, representing one of the largest populations on Earth.
Whether from the decks of the Northern Song, on a quiet paddle in a kayak, or during a stroll on the shore, you will have ample opportunity to observe and photograph the many bird species that inhabit Southeast Alaska.
A few of the birds commonly seen on most of our cruises
Hm..m Where to start. LeConte Bay with glaciers & harbor seals on ice. Next Frederick Sound replete with Humps, Dalls, and Orcas. Steller sealions at Yasha Is. Followed by flowers, rainforest & more Stellars at Brothers Is with solitary bubble feeding along shoreline. Brown bears on Admiralty Island with a glacier walk in Thomas Bay on Baird glacier, punctuated by arctic terns, lupine fields & dwarf fireweed. A very fine introduction to SE Alaska with a splendid crew. And last but not least, 3 life birds, Ancient Murrelets, Fork Tailed Storm Petrels and Kitlitz’s Murrelets! Promise to return.
Thanks for an incredible experience! Marc & Michele C Pasadena, CA
This was an opportunity to experience the “real Alaska” – unaltered, undeveloped, completely natural. Instead of an orchestrated “tour”, we took things as they came, as they would come- whales(of course!), salmon, halibut, eagles, murres, rockfish, black bears, curious rock formations, “pop weeds”, caves, mussels- not on cue, but naturally. Good food, good fishing, knowledgeable guides were a source of reassurance and good fellowship. It’s hard to think of a better way for a family to visit SE Alaska. Many thanks from the 61-year-olds on the trip! Donald & Judy L Green Bay, WI
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Sitka to Sitka
Sitka to Sitka
Sitka to Sitka
Sitka to Petersburg
Sitka to Petersburg
