At a glance
Go here for
Good viewing access to the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge
Address
terminus of Selkirk Drive, Anchorage, AK 99502
Latitude and Longitude
61.1336 north latitude, -149.9665 west longitude (61.1336, -149.9665)
Description
This 60 acre former homestead is Anchorage’s newest park. Opening on October 11, 2013 with wide acclaim, the natural area also boasts Anchorage’s first and only record of a Lazuli Bunting.… Read the rest
At a glance
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Ready access to Red-necked Grebes. Decent chance at Common Loon and/or Pacific Loon.
Address
2245 Baxter Road, Anchorage, AK 99504
Latitude and Longitude
61.2003 north latitude, -149.7630 west longitude (61.2003, -149.7630)
Description
A beautiful lake surrounded by forest on the east side, the Chugach Range further on, and a very nice path that encircles the lake, Cheney Lake park offers a very low key location to whittle away an hour or two looking for Anchorage birds with good chances for Red-necked Grebes, Black-capped Chickadees, Hairy Woodpeckers, Boreal Chickadees with a fair chance for a Common or Pacific Loon in the spring.… Read the rest
At a glance
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Convenient walking access to the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge. Walking access to shorebirds. Chance to watch raptors actively hunting prey in the marshland that borders the mudflats. Chance at an Asian or otherwise rare vagrant, especially in the fall.
Address
3130 Discovery Bay Drive, Anchorage, AK 99515
Latitude and Longitude
61.1175 north latitude, -149.9375 west longitude (61.1175, -149.9375)
Description
Carr-Gottstein Park lies within a 16-mile-long section of coastline in Anchorage, Alaska, stretching from Point Woronzof to Potter Creek lying within the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge. … Read the rest
