prince of wales island
Birds
Bird Watching
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Bald eagles, great blue herons and ravens are year-round residents. Geese, swans and ducks visit on migratory journeys and some choose to overwinter. Rufous hummingbirds arrive in April from as far away as Mexico to spend the summer. Visiting songbirds grace the forests.
Several species of owls and hawks inhabit the woods. Kingfishers and loons frequent inland lakes and estuaries such as Thorne Bay. Showy cormorants spread wings to dry, commonly on docks and buoys. Visiting plovers and yellowlegs scour soft shorelines for fodder.
An endless journey of beautiful sights and feathery friends.
the climate is
TEMPERATE
Diverse
winged friends
More than 80 species of birds can be seen throughout the year.
Birdwatchers from around the world come to Prince of Wales Island. Between the forests, wetlands and sea, there are many opportunities to see bird activity.
Blue Herons
The Great Blue Heron is a majestic birds who frequently is seen along the ocean shores.
Blue Jays
Stellar blue jays are often seen in the forest and wetlands flying and singing to their hearts content.
Ravens
Ravens are common on the island and they are some of the most intelligent birds in existence.
Bald Eagles
Near the ocean shores eagles can be seen perched high in the trees searching for their next meal.
Sparrows
Song sparrows can frequently be heard singing in the forest. A soundtrack for your hike.
Spruce Hens
Spruce Hens, or Grouse, are commonly seen in the forests, especially near hemlock groves.
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Feathered friends
Our wilds provide ample food and long days, perfect for feeding and breeding. Study birds' habits and habitats.
Know their feeding routines. Move quietly and enjoy the feathered feature. Robert H. Armstrong's Guide to the Birds of Alaska is a good companion for birdwatchers.
Hummingbirds
Rufous hummingbirds migrate to Prince of Wales in the summer from as far away as Mexico.
Grebes
Horned grebes spend their summers in Alaska in the ponds and wetlands around the island.
Yellowlegs
Greater yellowlegs migrate to our island and are frequently seen along the shorelines in summer.
Canada Geese
These large birds migrate to Southeast Alaska in the summer and are seen in large numbers.
Cranes
Greater sandhill cranes migrate to the island and can often be found hanging out in the wetlands.
Swans
Trumpeter swans can be seen on lakes around the island and frequently winter here.
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