Seasonal Overview
Seasonal Highlights
Each Alaska season offers a distinct birding experience. Explore by season to find the perfect time for your trip.
Spring
March – May
Massive shorebird migrations, early waterfowl arrivals, and the dramatic return of songbirds to the boreal forest.
Summer
June – August
Peak birding season with 20+ hours of daylight, nesting seabirds, puffin colonies, and the highest species diversity.
Fall
September – November
Southbound migration spectacles, rare Asian vagrants on western islands, and stunning fall foliage as a backdrop.
Winter
December – February
Hardy resident species, ptarmigan in white plumage, eagle congregations, and the magic of boreal owl calls at dusk.
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