Hike will proceed along the mostly level, mostly flat, with some gravel or dirt path with numerous muddy spots and occasional water crossings, out to the wetlands at the mouth of the Mendenhall River. Tall grasses hide nesting Savannah Sparrows and other songbirds. The area also attracts snipes, shrikes, waterfowl, as well as raptors in […]
The walk will begin at the parking lot by the Forest Service building on Back Loop Rd. This is an out-and-back hike on a graveled, relatively flat trail with a few small ups and downs. Distance is roughly one and a half miles depending on the various side trails explored. The deciduous vegetation (alder, willow, […]
The group will meet at the western end of Sunny Drive (looking toward the airport, not toward downtown). Sunny Drive is accessed from the old Glacier Highway, not from Egan Drive. This wetlands bird walk highlights the Tree Swallow Nesting Box project, and the conservation efforts of SEALTrust on this rebounding tidal flat. Other various […]
Location: Fish Creek Leader: Rob
“eBird for Waterfowlers, Birders, and Outdoor Enthusiasts” will be an engaging session from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, April 18, 2025, at Devil's Club Brewing Co.'s new downstairs space for folks wanting to learn more about eBird—the fantastic community science tool that allows you to document bird sightings, deepen your understanding of local wildlife, […]
Location: Outer Point Loop Trail Leader: Rob M., Doug W.
Free & open to the public guided bird walks. Juneau Audubon provides binoculars! Location: Mendenhall Wetlands State Game Refuge - Airport Dike Trail Bird Walk Leaders: Brenda W., Jeff S.
Location: Eagle Beach Leader(s): Steve Lewis, Jenna Schlener
Location: Airport Dike Trail (to Meadows) Leaders: Steve Lewis & Detlef Beuttner
Location: Eagle Beach Leader(s): Detlef B., Kari M.
