Bird Watching in Alaska
A common mistake that people make is that they assume you do not find any birds in Alaska due to the extreme cold but they are wrong.
What about Penguins?
Choosing a vacation in Alaska is becoming a common occurrence with more and more individuals getting in a spot of bird watching during this time. There are many different types of birds, which can cope with the sub zero temperatures and can create an interesting atmosphere to the frozen Alaskan plains.
Due to the conditions that can be experienced because of the extreme cold, most of the trips that take place throughout the area are run by specialized operators to reduce the risk of any accidents occurring during any holiday.
Alaskan Birds
It may be difficult to name some varieties of birds that reside in Alaska apart from Penguins, but there are many other native varieties one can find.
Try to name a few.
These are just a few of the species that you can expect to find no matter what time of year that you decide to visit:
- Osprey
- Puffins
- Northern Hawk Owl
- Eagles
- Geese
- Common Raven
- Chickadees
There are many other different birds that can be found across the whole of Alaska and the best option to take advantage of the sites is to book a specialist trip with a tour guide/operator and this will give you and the family the opportunity to see all of the best sites that you may miss going solo.
In general, Alaska proves to be an ideal natural habitat for a range of different birds due to the rainforests, seacoasts, and tundra’s.
The most popular of birds throughout Alaska and the most commonly seen are the Bald Eagles (they do not look anything like the name) and many tour operators can offer special cruises, which allow visitors the opportunity to watch the Eagles in their habitat and have one of the best photo opportunities that money could buy. There are many other breeds of birds available throughout the cruise and I can guarantee it is a breathtaking experience that many people have never taken part in. You can be part of the minority that can say, “I have seen the Alaskan Bald Eagle and many other beautiful native birds.” Just wait until the pictures are developed.
If you have decided that a trip to Alaska is what you want then overall, you will not be disappointed because this is in a league of its own. It is a completely new vacation experience.
Species in Alaska
At the last count throughout January 2006, researchers discovered that around 475 different species grace the area spread throughout 59 different families.
There could potentially be more than this but no matter how many, don’t worry about different birds to spot during your vacation, you are almost spoilt for choice with many beautiful species waiting for you to capture the full beauty of the birds in their natural habitat.
