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404 1st St
Cordova, AK, 99574
United States
907-424-7260
We invite you to join the mass migration of Pacific shorebirds, raptors, waterfowl and songbirds. Their shoreside respite is framed against the pristine backdrop of coastal glaciers and mountains, the breathtaking vista that we call home. Come armed with your binoculars, spotting scopes, cameras, sketch books and pencils and leave with a heart full of memories.
Below is the initial Schedule for the 2024 Shorebird Festival to help with your travel plans. We are recommending festival travelers fly in on May 2nd and leave on May 6th. If festival goers would like to stay an extra couple of days to view peak migration time we suggest an itinerary of May 2nd-8th to enjoy the full scope of the migration. Keep an eye out for the official schedule with detailed events to be posted as we get closer to the festival.
All Ages and Family Friendly From Hartney Bay to Orca Adventure Lodge
Bike 6.1 miles, then run/walk 3 miles
OR
Run 9.1 Miles
8-hour Challenge 1:00 pm-9:00 pm May 5th.
To join, pick up your Birding Challenge Packet at the Welcome Table!
1. Checklists must be turned in to officials before 9:00 pm on May 9th at Reluctant Fisherman restaurant.
2. Teams that fail to meet the 9:00 pm deadline will forfeit one bird from their official total for every five-minute period that they are late.
3. Make sure that you double-check your checklist to verify that all birds recorded have been checked off. Totals are considered final when submitted. NO ALTERATIONS OR CORRECTIONS MAY BE MADE AFTER CHECKLISTS HAVE BEEN TURNED OVER TO OFFICIALS.
4. In the event of a tie, the place will be shared.
Please return the form and entry fee (fee only applies for non-festival Registrants) to the Shorebird Festival Welcome Table. Make checks payable to the CORDOVA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
Brush up on your birding skills and go head-to-head with other #BirdNerds at the Reluctant Fisherman Bar & Restaurant.
Free and open to all
Audubon Alaska and the local Prince William Sound Audubon chapter will host a fun-filled event featuring local experts and international shorebird biologists. Grab a late-night snack, dessert, and a beverage, and try your luck with other festival attendees.
Brush up on your birding skills and go head-to-head with other #BirdNerds at the Reluctant Fisherman Bar & Restaurant.
Free and open to all
Audubon Alaska and the local Prince William Sound Audubon chapter will host a fun-filled event featuring local experts (Mary Anne Bishop, Kate McLaughlin, and Aaron Bowman) and international shorebird biologist (River Gates). Grab a late-night snack, dessert, and a beverage, and try your luck with other festival attendees.
Last House up Ski Hill Rd.
Step right up and try your luck at identifying local Cordova bird calls. Get 4 right and win a prize. This is fully automated, interactive game show awaits new contestants at the Towle House Shed.
Download the Agents of Discovery app and join the Forest Service in an interactive game to learn about shorebirds! Discover challenges along the entire Alaganik Slough Road. Once you reach the Alaganik Slough Recreation Area, discover additional challenges as you stroll the Pete Isleib Memorial Boardwalk. This challenge will be active until May 28th.
In-Person. Included in Festival Registration
Directly following four-hour in-person Great Cordova Birding Challenge, all are invited to attend and hear reports of what was seen and Awards for the day’s best birding.
In Person. Included in Festival Registration, sign up required. For more information, contact Milo: milosphotos@yahoo.com.
Compete on teams of 2-4 to see how many birds you can spot and identify in an four-hour period. Join back up with the teams at the end for tallies, tall tales, and fun prizes. Free with registration, sign up your team at the table in the Cordova Center. Not birding but want to hear the tall tales? Join in for the Awards directly following.
Power yourself from Hartney Bay to Orca Bay. Choose from:
9.1 mile run
Bike 6.1 miles, then run 3 miles
Meet at Hartney Bay at 11am. Ends at Orca Adventure Lodge property.
A great point-to-point adventure along a very scenic stretch of road. The fastest times will be published, but the prizes will go to the most average male and female times. That’s right, try to get the median/average time and you may win a fully customizable Copper River Fleece Jacket gift certificate.
Families are encouraged to participate together, or you might want to finish with a friend. All ages welcome. Free event. Not a relay.
Runners will start at 11 am sharp and bikers will start at 11:30 at Hartney Bay. All participants or their parents will need to sign a waiver, but this can happen the morning of the event. PLEASE get there a little earlier if you need to complete a waiver! It is recommended for participants to sign up in advance. There will be no shuttle service from Orca Bay, so coordinate a pick up from a friend or family, or for some of you, just run back to town to pick up your bike. For more information, to sign up, or to volunteer please contact CCMC primary care office at 907-424-8200. See you there!
Virtual. Included in Festival Registration
Bird all day and meet on Zoom for the Awards. Not birding? You can still join and hear the tall tales and join in the fun.
In Person. Included in Festival Registration, sign up required. For more information, contact Milo: milosphotos@yahoo.com.
Compete on teams of 2-4 to see how many birds you can spot and identify in an eight hour period. Join back up via Zoom with the teams at the end for tallies, tall tales, and fun prizes. Free with registration, sign up your team at the table in the Cordova Center. Not birding but want to hear the tall tales? Tune in via Zoom at 8:30pm.
Virtual. Free and Open to All.
Hosted by AUDUBON ALASKA
Brush up on your birding skills and go head-to-head with other #BirdNerds! Tune in for a virtual birders’ social where you can put your skills to the test with this fun and challenging quiz. The focus will be on visual IDs and calls for Cordova birds.
