Alaska Songbird Institute

Arctic Audubon Walk: Fairbanks Fall Birding Hotspots Tour
2025-08-24
Join the Arctic Audubon Society on Sunday, August 24th for their field trip to Fairbanks’ best birding spots.
“Carpool to Fairbanks’ best fall birding spots. Meet at the Creamer’s Farmhouse parking lot at 8 am. This trip is part of the Tanana Valley Sandhill Crane Festival.”

Tanana Valley Sandhill Crane Festival
2025-08-18 - 2025-08-24 | Creamer’s Field
From August 18-24, Friends of Creamer’s Field is hosting the 28th annual Tanana Valley Crane Festival. Join in on the celebration at Creamer’s Field, where thousands of Sandhill Cranes will be congregated, preparing for fall migration.

Arctic Audubon Walk: Wickersham Dome Birding and Blueberries
2025-08-09 | Wickersham Dome
Join the Arctic Audubon Society on Saturday, August 9th for their field trip to Wickersham Dome.
“We will look for migrating Northern Wheatears and other higher-elevation birds, and maybe some good blueberry patches. Meet at Creamer’s Field farmhouse. This trip will include moderate hiking with elevation gain, possibly 5-6 miles.”

Arctic Audubon Walk: Twelve-Mile Summit
2025-06-07 | Twelve-mile Summit
Join the Arctic Audubon Society on Saturday, June 7th for their field trip to Twelve-Mile Summit, Steese Highway.
“Meet at Creamer’s Field farmhouse. We will leave promptly at 8 am to explore high-elevation areas for specialists such as surfbirds, plovers, Northern wheatears, and more. This approximately a 4-5 mile hike will include moderate hiking with elevation gain. We will make stops along the way looking for yellow-bellied flycatcher, olive-sided flycatcher, and Wilson’s snipe, among others. Please dress for the weather at higher elevation and bring your lunch, snacks, and water.”

Arctic Audubon Walk: Riedel Nature Reserve
2025-05-31 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Anchorage) | Riedel Nature Reserve
Join the Arctic Audubon Society on Saturday, May 31st for their field trip to Riedel Nature Reserve.
“Meet at the Audubon Riedel Nature Reserve. Explore Riedel and learn about the songbirds and forest birds that call it home. Bring a lunch or snack, and some people may find walking sticks are helpful. (Parking is at the Fairbanks North Star Borough site accessed off Amanita Road, first left after Milky Way.) Please sign up online if you plan to attend.”

Arctic Audubon Walk: Birding by Ear at Creamer's Field
2025-05-17 08:00 - 11:00 | Creamer’s Field
Join the Arctic Audubon Society on Saturday, May 17th for their field trip to Creamer’s Field.
“Meet at the Creamer’s Field farmhouse parking lot. What do you hear? Returning songbirds stake out nesting territory by singing, and this is a hopping time of year! Learn more about identifying birds by sound. Please sign up online if you plan to attend.”

Arctic Audubon Walk: Spring Birds at Creamer's Field
2025-05-10 08:00 - 11:00 | Creamer’s Field
Join the Arctic Audubon Society on Saturday, May 10th for their field trip to Creamer’s Field.
“Meet at the Creamer’s Field farmhouse parking lot. We will explore the ponds and ephemeral wetlands of Creamer’s Field for returning waterfowl, raptors, and songbirds, as well as check for lingering waterfowl in the front fields. Please sign up online if you plan to attend.”

Arctic Audubon Walk: Tanana Lakes Recreation Area
2025-05-03 08:00 - 11:00 | Tanana Lakes, 4400 S Cushman St. Exd., Fairbanks, AK, 99701, United States
Join the Arctic Audubon Society on Saturday, May 3rd for their field trip to Tanana Lakes Recreation Area.
“Meet at the boat launch parking lot. This mixture of lakes and forest are enticing to waterfowl, raptors, shorebirds, and early-season songbirds, which makes Tanana Lakes a great place for spring bird watching. Please sign up online if you plan to attend.”

Fairbanks Birding Challenge: Birding with an Expert
2025-05-01 17:30 - 18:30 | Tanana Lakes, 4400 S Cushman St. Exd., Fairbanks, AK, 99701, United States
As part of the Fairbanks Birding Challenge, we’re hosting weekly “Birding with an Expert” sessions at Tanana Lakes Recreation Area. On Thursday May 1st, we’ll kick off the first of four sessions at 5:30pm. We will be meeting at the parking lot by the Chickadee Trail, off South Cushman Road. If you’re participating in the Fairbanks Birding Challenge, it’s a great opportunity to check new birds off your list. If you aren’t participating in the Challenge, you’re still welcome to join!

Spring Migration Celebration
2025-04-26 12:00 - 16:00 | Creamer’s Field
On April 26th, join us for the Spring Migration Celebration hosted by Friends of Creamer’s Field. From 12:00 to 4:00pm, there will be activities, guided walks, and booths set up at Creamer’s Field.

Registration opens for Fairbanks Birding Challenge
2025-04-15
Register for ASI’s Fairbanks Birding Challenge. Find as many bird species on our 2025 counting sheet as you can for the chance to win prizes. You can register as a family or as an individual. Visit the Birding Challenge webpage to learn more.

Arctic Audubon Walk: Delta Junction Spring Migration Trip
2025-04-12 | Delta Junction, Delta Junction, AK, United States
Join the Arctic Audubon Society on Saturday, April 12th for their field trip to Delta Junction.
“Greet some of the first spring migrants to return to the Tanana River Valley! This all-day trip is led by Arctic Audubon Board Members Emily Donaldson and Gail Mayo. Together you will explore the Delta Junction area for waterfowl, raptors, and other early migrants. Meet at the Creamer’s Field Farmhouse parking lot at 8 AM sharp, we will try to carpool. Dress for walking in snow (possibly mud) and bring lunch, snacks, and water. Contact Emily Donaldson at 815-520-8650 for more information. Please sign up online if you plan to attend.”
