Bald Eagle
Officially adopted as the United States' national emblem in June 1782.

Great Horned Owl
Great Horned Owls are some of the earliest-breeding birds in North America

Alaska Birds

Potter Marsh in Anchorage The marsh is a bird lover's paradise at the southern end of the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge. A protected wetland, the 2,300-acre viewing area is just south of the city and has a long, raised 1,550-foot boardwalk from which you may access the wetland without disturbing the birds. There are interpretive signs along the walk.

Arctic Tern Flies from its Arctic breeding grounds to the Antarctic and back again each year. Over 12,000 miles each way!	Bald Eagle Officially adopted as the United States' national emblem in June 1782.
Northern Pintail The Northern Pintail is a duck of open wetlands, such as wet grassland or tundra.	Tundra Swan A magnificent bird seen throughout most of Alaska.
Semipalmated Plover Their breeding habitat is open ground on beaches or flats across northern Canada and Alaska.	Sandhill crane This crane frequently gives a loud trumpeting call that suggests a French-style "r" rolled in the throat.
Northern Shoveller This species is unmistakable in the northern hemisphere due to its large spatulate bill.	Varied Thrush The male Varied Thrush is a striking bird, and is virtually unmistakable.

Lesser Yellowlegs
Yellowlegs come in many shapes and sizes.

Common Raven
Learn more about the Alaska's ravens.