We offer occasional birding trips to Alaska during the summer. While we
don't have anything on the calendar for summer 2026, we are putting
together a trip for summer 2027. The itinerary would hit several
highly-coveted birding destinations - Nome, Utqiagvik (formerly Barrow),
Saint Paul Island, and Seward. Each part features exciting birds, mammals,
and scenery. Just a few of the many highlights include: Willow and Rock
Ptarmigan, Tufted and Horned Puffin, up to 3 species of murrelets and 4
species of auklets, Red-legged Kittiwake, Bluethroat, Gyrfalcon, Muskoxen,
potentially all three species of bear (polar, black, and brown), glaciers,
reindeer, the arctic midnight sun, Aleutian Tern, American Dipper, Arctic
Foxes, breeding shorebirds, and the potential for Asian rarities on Saint
Paul Island in the Bering Sea.
We plan on offering a diverse array of Alaska trips in the future including
more destinations (such as Adak in the Aleutians) and more times of year
(such as fall for Ross's Gull migration and other rare birds).
We are still finalizing the trip, but if you want to hear more or have us
hold a space for you, please feel free to reach out!
Happy Birding,
--
Sam Darmstadt (He/Him)
Partner and guide
FlyAway Birding <http://flyawaybirding.com/> (802) 477-3667 | <sam...>
521 Saint Paul St.
Burlington, VT 05401
On Thu, Nov 20, 2025 at 10:27 AM Maeve Kim <maevekim7...> wrote:
> Hi, everyone - I spent two wonderful weeks on the Kenai Peninsula, but I
> went alone. However, I met several members of the Anchorage Audubon Society
> - and they’re energetic, enthusiastic, and helpful! Contacting them would
> give any visitor to Alaska lots of great ideas!
> Maeve Kim, Jericho Center
>
> > On Nov 20, 2025, at 10:12 AM, Robert Provost <ropro222...> wrote:
> >
> > My wife and I thinking about heading to Alaska next summer for some
> birding and scenic/wildlife experiences. Curious if anyone in the group has
> any suggestions regarding tour groups or guides. Know it’s a huge state so
> trying to pick our spots. Thanks for any tips!
>
