Meet in front of the Kincaid Chalet.

Chickadees, warblers, and woodpeckers! Mixed species flocks of forest birds can often be seen in autumn as these species forage in preparation for migration and colder temps. This kind of group foraging, common in many forested areas, likely improves insect and predator detection. Come walk along the Mize Loop, a roughly 2-to-3-mile trail at Kincaid Park, and we'll see what we can find. The trail is easy walking with a few small, but steep inclines. Bring snacks, water, good walking shoes, and multiple layers to stay warm and dry. John Pearce is the onsite coordinator for this event.

Meet in front of the Kincaid Chalet.

Chickadees, warblers, and woodpeckers! Mixed species flocks of forest birds can often be seen in autumn as these species forage in preparation for migration and colder temps. This kind of group foraging, common in many forested areas, likely improves insect and predator detection. Come walk along the Mize Loop, a roughly 2-to-3-mile trail at Kincaid Park, and we'll see what we can find. The trail is easy walking with a few small, but steep inclines. Bring snacks, water, good walking shoes, and multiple layers to stay warm and dry. John Pearce is the onsite coordinator for this event.

Meet at the two benches near the Fish Creek bridge (west of the Audubon platform).

What is a peep and when would you enter that species in an eBird checklist? What if you can’t tell the difference between lesser and greater yellowlegs but still want to count them on your checklist? And what to do about short-billed and long-billed dowitchers? Last year during late August, there was a variety of small shorebirds – sometimes collectively referred to as peeps – near the mouth of Fish Creek. These included species such as Western sandpipers, semipalmated sandpipers, and least sandpipers. We plan to look for these peeps again at this location and we will also go over how to best enter our sightings into eBird checklists when we aren’t 100% sure of the species. John Pearce is the onsite coordinator for this event.

Meet at the two benches near the Fish Creek bridge (west of the Audubon platform).

What is a peep and when would you enter that species in an eBird checklist? What if you can’t tell the difference between lesser and greater yellowlegs but still want to count them on your checklist? And what to do about short-billed and long-billed dowitchers? Last year during late August, there was a variety of small shorebirds – sometimes collectively referred to as peeps – near the mouth of Fish Creek. These included species such as Western sandpipers, semipalmated sandpipers, and least sandpipers. We plan to look for these peeps again at this location and we will also go over how to best enter our sightings into eBird checklists when we aren’t 100% sure of the species. John Pearce is the onsite coordinator for this event.

Meet at the two benches near the Fish Creek bridge (west of the Audubon platform).

What is a peep and when would you enter that species in an eBird checklist? What if you can’t tell the difference between lesser and greater yellowlegs but still want to count them on your checklist? And what to do about short-billed and long-billed dowitchers? Last year during late August, there was a variety of small shorebirds – sometimes collectively referred to as peeps – near the mouth of Fish Creek. These included species such as Western sandpipers, semipalmated sandpipers, and least sandpipers. We plan to look for these peeps again at this location and we will also go over how to best enter our sightings into eBird checklists when we aren’t 100% sure of the species. John Pearce is the onsite coordinator for this event.

Meet at the main parking lot for Point Woronzof overlook park, just past the end of the Anchorage Airport runway.

There are multiple birding options around Point Woronzof, including sea watch locations, coastal beach, and mixed forest. We’ll check these spots and discuss how to bird these different habitats. After a short loop around the parking area, we’ll either walk the beach or the paved Coastal Trail toward Kincaid Park and then back again. Our route will be approximately 2 miles. Bring snacks, water, and appropriate layers for the weather. There is a porta potty in the parking lot. The onsite coordinator for this event is John Pearce.

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