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Summer birds in Alaska

Alaska hosts the world's greatest concentration of breeding seabirds and Arctic-breeding songbirds. During summer, bird activity is shaped by breeding and raising young along the Pacific Flyway.

Where to look

Explore coastal, forest, wetland habitat, including Potter Marsh Bird Sanctuary.

Observation timing

Look and listen soon after sunrise, then check shaded habitat and water later in the day.

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Birds in Alaska