Kodiak Island has one of the most diverse populations of birds in the whole state of Alaska. Summer lures many migrant birds to nest and feed upon the plentiful supply of food. The Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge indicates that there have been 237 species of birds recorded in the Kodiak archipelago, most of which have been seen inside the refuge

Most of our emphasis is based on the marine birds that call Kodiak their home. In our area, there are nesting puffins (both horned & tufted), black oystercatchers, cormorants, arctic terns, kittiwakes, numerous gull species and sea ducks and of course the Bald Eagle.

We don't forget about the little birds that make a day special with joyous songs, such as the black-capped chickadee, varied thrush, yellow-crowned sparrow and the darting belted kingfisher. Fresh water ducks like harlequins, mallards, and common mergansers can be sighted on the river occasionally too.

Lodge is located in the heart of this refuge, and the chances of finding many of the different species is great.

USGS BIRD CHECKLIST FOR KODIAK ISLAND