The Binocular Site
Alaskan Islands, Alaska
The Aleutian Islands form a volcanic arc of over 300 small islands stretching from the Alaska Peninsula and across the Northern Pacific Ocean, to the most westerly part of the United States - Attu Island.
This archipelago plays host to a massive selection of rare intercontinental and transoceanic migrants and is home to over 40 million nesting seabirds. The islands are home to various auklets, murres, and puffins which nest on craggy ocean cliffs.
Due to the rugged terrain and inclement weather conditions found throughout Alaska's Aleutian Islands, this is not a place for fair weather birders.
This is some serious birding country for those who don't mind getting wet, but it does provide one of the most unique birding experiences and some of the most breath-taking scenery you are likely to see.
Photo above is of the Aleutian Islands. You can learn more about the over 300 Alaskan Islands by visiting Wikipedia.
The state bird of Alaska is the Willow Ptarmigan and you can view a birding checklist for Alaska here.
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