Staff report

The Kachemak Bay Birders’ hold a bird watching outing starting at 7 a.m. Sunday, May 31, at the “Dipper Bridge” pull-out area on the North Fork Road about two miles in from the Homer (south) end of the loop.  To carpool, meet at the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters parking lot at 6:15 am. Co-leaders are Gary Lyon and Lora Haller; for more information contact Gary Lyon at 907-299-2000.

The North Fork has excellent birding for songbirds this time of the year.  In past years,  birders have  found many warblers including Northern waterthrush, flycatchers (including the Western wood-pewee), many sparrows and other great birds, including spotted sandpipers and American dippers nesting under the bridge.  An incredible array of birds can found in that area!

Most of the walking during the trip is along the road, but some mud might be encountered off-road and sometimes there are mosquitoes.  Bring binoculars, field guide/apps and a scope if you have one.  All Kachemak Bay Birders events are cosponsored by the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge. All events are free, and everyone is welcome to attend.