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Kachemak Bay Bird Alert Information Place cursor anywhere on photo for species identification and photographer |
Specialties
The following species are seen on a regular basis in the Homer area during the appropriate seasons. Abundance varies as noted. In some cases, sightings from Homer are more likely and convenient than from any other location in the State.
Eurasian Wigeon - Several individuals are usually seen each Spring (first two weeks of May) during migration at Beluga Lake, Beluga Slough, and Mud Bay. |
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 Steller's Eider - Common Winter resident on both sides of the Spit. Uncommon to rare during Spring and Fall. Listed as a Endangered Species.
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Yellow-billed Loon - Uncommon to rare all year on Kachemak Bay. May be spotted from the beach on the west side of the Spit or during boat trips. Best times are from Jan-May.
Red-faced Cormorant - Common on Kachemak Bay in Spring, Summer, and Fall, rare in Winter. Nests on Gull Island. Readily seen during boat tours of Gull Island. The most accessible and reliable place in Alaska to see Red-faced Cormorants.
King Eider - Uncommon to common in Winter west of the Spit, uncommon during Spring and Fall migrations. Look among larger flocks of Common Eiders.
American Golden-Plover - Common during Spring (first two weeks of May) and Fall (August and early September) along east side of Spit, uncommon in Summer. Sometimes seen in grassy areas of lakes and marshes around Homer.
Pacific Golden-Plover - Uncommon to Common during both migrations on the east side of the Spit. Homer is one of the few places where you might be able to see both Golden-Plovers side by side.
Bar-tailed Godwit - Uncommon during Spring migration in Mud Bay, rare in Summer and Fall.
Aleutian Tern - Common in Spring and Summer on Kachemak Bay. Nests in colonies on Kachemak Drive and Stone Step Lake. Most
reliable and convenient place in Alaska to see this species. Best seen from boat tours since there is no public access to the nesting areas and they are on private property.
Kittlitz's
Murrelet - Common in Spring, Summer, and Fall on south side of Kachemak Bay, nesting in alpine areas there. Best seen from boat tours.
Rock Sandpiper - Common in fall, winter and spring. Found in Mud Bay, the harbor breakwater and along the edges of the small boat harbor especially the northeast side near ramp six.|
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