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 8, 2025
7 – 8am: Morning at the Marsh - Airport Viewing Platform
7:30am – 2pm: Lake Clark National Park Bear/Bird Viewing - Anchor River State Recreation Area
7:30 – 9:30am: Beginner Bird Walk - Calvin and Coyle - Calvin and Coyle Trail
8am – 12pm: Birding Hot Spots - Anchor River - Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge
8 – 11am: Cold Duck Time - 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: Beaks and Bills AM - Homer Harbor
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
10am – 12pm: Storytelling, Birding, and Bites on the Calvin and Coyle Nature Trail - Calvin and Coyle Trailhead
10 – 11:30am: Pre-K Puffins: Surfbirds! - Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge
10 – 11am: Creating Bird-Friendly Spaces with Native Plants Walk - Seaside Farms
10 – 11am: Organic Farm, Tunnels and Botanical Garden Tours AM - Synergy Gardens
11am – 5pm: Gulls And Glaciology Excursion - Homer Harbor
12 – 1:30pm: Mud Bay Viewing Station
1 – 5pm: Flow with the Birds: 1/2 Day Kayak Tour PM - Kachemak Bay Adventures Office
1 – 3pm: Beaks and Bills PM - Homer Harbor
1 – 1:45pm: Is That a Bird or a Plane? Birding 101 - Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge
2 – 6pm: Kayaking into the Ancient Past - Homer Harbor
2 – 4pm: Homer's Homestead Hiking PM - Twin Creeks Trail Head Lodge
2 – 4pm: Shorebirding by Ear - Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge
2:30 – 5:30pm: Shorebird Photography on the Anchor Point Beach - Anchor River State Park Recreation Area
2:30 – 3:45pm: Bird is the Word - Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge
3 – 5pm: Surfbird Felt Craft - Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge
3:30 – 4:30pm: Mud Bay Family Walk - Mud Bay
4 – 8pm: Shorebird Dinner Cruise - Homer Harbor
4 – 6pm: Game Night: Wingspan - Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge
4 – 5pm: Organic Farm, Tunnels and Botanical Garden Tours PM - Synergy Gardens
Date: May 7 - 11, 2025
