Join Arctic Audubon Society in exploring Interior Alaska birding hotspots this spring migration! Birders of all levels are welcome, especially beginners. All walks are free and led by local experts.

Please pre-register for field trips using the links provided. This assists group leaders in planning. Email us if you have questions.

Saturday, March 22, 10 am - 1 pm
Snowshoe Outing in Audubon Riedel Nature Reserve

Explore the best time of winter in the Riedel Nature Reserve as we search for birds and wildlife on a snowshoe trek. We’ll be on the lookout for grouse, woodpeckers, chickadees and other birds, and possibly fox. The trip will follow established snowshoe trails, so beginner snowshoers or birders are welcome! Dress for the weather, and bring a snack or lunch. We will have some snowshoes available to borrow. Please register online on our website and indicate if you will need to use equipment. Meet at the Creamer's Field farmhouse to carpool to the site as parking is limited. Darla Theisen and Ryan Marsh will lead the walk. Please contact Darla at 907-687-1829 if you have any questions.

Saturday, April 12, 2025: Delta Junction spring migration trip, 8 AM (all day)

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.

Saturday, May 3, 2025: Tanana Lakes Recreation Area, 8 - 11 AM

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.

Saturday, May 10, 2025: Spring Birds at Creamer's Field, 8 - 11 AM

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.

Saturday, May 17, 2025: Birding by Ear at Creamer's Field, 8 - 11 AM

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.

Saturday, May 31, 2025: Riedel Nature Reserve, 9 AM - 12 PM

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.

Saturday, June 7, 2025: Twelve-Mile Summit, TBD

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.

Saturday, August 9, 2025: Wickersham Dome Birding and Blueberries, TBD

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.

Sunday, August 24, 2025: Fairbanks FALL Birding HotSpots Tour, 8 am - 12 pm

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.