Every spring, thousands of shorebirds migrate through Kachemak Bay, making it one of Alaska’s best birding hotspots. The Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival brings together birders, scientists, and nature enthusiasts to celebrate this incredible migration. With guided birding trips, expert talks, hands-on workshops, and activities for all ages, the festival offers something for everyone—whether you’re an experienced birder or just getting started.
COMBINING ART AND NATURE
Shorebirds inspire creativity, and each year we feature a keynote artist, an art auction, and hands-on art workshops to celebrate the connection between wildlife and art. Whether you’re an artist or an admirer, there are many ways to experience the beauty of birds through creative expression.
Schedule
May 11, 2025
6am – 2pm: Overlook Park Hike - Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge
6 – 7:30am: Morning at the Marsh - Airport Viewing Platform
7:30am – 2pm: Lake Clark National Park Bear/Bird Viewing - Anchor River State Recreation Area
8 – 11am: Coldwater, Hot Birds - Homer Harbor
8 – 10am: Fins and Feathers Boat Tour - Homer Harbor
8 – 10am: The Wise and Wonderful Journey - Kachemak Bay Adventures Office
8:30am – 4:30pm: Full Day Boat Tour To Seldovia - Homer Harbor
9am – 1pm: Flow with the Birds: 1/2 Day Kayak Tour AM - Kachemak Bay Adventures Office
9am – 12pm: Seabird Ventures - Homer Harbor
9 – 11am: Anchor Point Birding - Anchor River State Recreation Area
9 – 11am: Beaks and Bills AM - Homer Harbor
9 – 10:30am: Glowing Auks Workshop - Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge
9 – 10am: Birder's Coffee - Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge
10am – 4pm: Gull Island Tour with Hike to Grewingk Glacier Lake - Homer Harbor
10am – 2pm: Kayaking with Birds in the Wildlife Refuge - Homer Harbor
10am – 12pm: Homer's Homestead Hiking AM - Twin Creeks Trail Head Lodge
10 – 11:15am: Film: Flyways - Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge
10 – 11am: Organic Farm, Tunnels and Botanical Garden Tours AM - Synergy Gardens
10:30am – 3:30pm: Friendship Walk - Homer Harbor
11am – 5pm: Gulls And Glaciology Excursion - Homer Harbor
11am – 12:30pm: Surfrider Kenai Peninsula Competitive Beach Cleanup - Homer Harbor
12:30 – 1pm: Jr. Birder Awards Ceremony - Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge
1 – 5pm: Flow with the Birds: 1/2 Day Kayak Tour PM - Kachemak Bay Adventures Office
1 – 3pm: Beaks and Bills PM - Homer Harbor
2 – 6pm: Kayaking into the Ancient Past - Homer Harbor
2 – 4pm: Homer's Homestead Hiking PM - Twin Creeks Trail Head Lodge
2 – 3:30pm: Mud Bay Viewing Station
4 – 8pm: Shorebird Dinner Cruise - Homer Harbor
4 – 5pm: Organic Farm, Tunnels and Botanical Garden Tours PM - Synergy Gardens
Date: May 7 - 11, 2025
