Bird watching in Ketchikan

[spudicusrex]

I will be in port in Ketchikan early September from 6:00am to 1:30pm. I really want to spend my time there birding.

 

Does anyone have any experience with any particular locations or guides? I'm ok with renting a car.

 

Thanks in advance!

[Budget Queen]

Rent a car. Head up to Clover Pass, stop at Totem Bight- walk down to the shore lines. Ward Lake-

 

Would be easy to drive and stop frequently. Then go south to Herring Cove- a lot of private property however.

[spudicusrex]

Rent a car. Head up to Clover Pass, stop at Totem Bight- walk down to the shore lines. Ward Lake-

 

Would be easy to drive and stop frequently. Then go south to Herring Cove- a lot of private property however.

 

You just made my day! Ward Lake is exactly the type of place I was looking for. I'll definitely do Totem Bight and walk the trail at Ward Lake but I'm not sure I'll have time for Herring Cove. Bird watching can be a very slow endeavor :)

 

Thanks a lot!

[mapleleaves]

The Dept of Fish and Game might be a good resource for you.

 

http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=southeastviewing.main

[Northern Aurora]

Resources include:

 

Ketchikan birding suggestions: http://www.alaska.org/destination/ketchikan/birding

 

 

The Juneau Audubon Society has an excellent website which includes birding lists for several ports, including Ketchikan: http://www.juneau-audubon-society.org

 

 

The Anchorage Audubon Society is very active, and they love to "talk birds" with visitors to our state. They also have a number of field trips during the summer. Details are on their website, under "Field Trips:" http://www.anchorageaudubon.org

[spudicusrex]

Resources include:

 

 

 

Ketchikan birding suggestions: http://www.alaska.org/destination/ketchikan/birding

 

 

 

 

 

The Juneau Audubon Society has an excellent website which includes birding lists for several ports, including Ketchikan: http://www.juneau-audubon-society.org

 

 

 

 

 

The Anchorage Audubon Society is very active, and they love to "talk birds" with visitors to our state. They also have a number of field trips during the summer. Details are on their website, under "Field Trips:" http://www.anchorageaudubon.org

 

 

Thanks! I've seen these websites and found the bird lists. There aren't any trips that line up with when I will be visiting.