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An Arctic tern sits at its nesting site at the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area on Sunday, May 18, 2025.
    Arctic terns return to their protected nests in...
    By Jasz Garrett • May 22, 2025 1:30 am

    The birds began their journey to Alaska in March to find safe haven at the Mendenhall Glacier.

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    Biologist Heather Renner presents the results of her recently published study on the 2014-2016 common murre mass die-off on Feb. 18, 2025, at the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge in Homer, Alaska. Renner’s research showed that the actual number of dead murre was closer to 4 million birds, compared to earlier estimates of only 500,000 to 1 million. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)
    ‘It’s not just a story of loss; it’s...
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • February 21, 2025 8:00 am

    Local biologist Heather Renner presents findings on mass murre die-off

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    Birding in the digital era
    By Delcenia Cosman • May 16, 2024 1:30 am

    Workshop led by 2024 Shorebird Festival keynote speaker teaches best practices for birders of all levels

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    Photo by provided by Nina Faust
Late August crane flock gathers at Inspiration Ridge Preserve in Homer.
    2023 Kachemak Bay cranes head south
    By Emilie Springer • October 18, 2023 1:30 am

    The crane nesting success rate in the Homer area was better than usual this year

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    A song sparrow perches on a willow branch near the Beluga Slough trail on Friday, May 5, 2023, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Shorebird festival entertains birders of all ages and...
    By Delcenia Cosman • May 11, 2023 1:30 am

    126 shorebird species seen at 31st Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival

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    Western Sandpipers scurry across the sand in search of food in the mudflats. Sandpipers are the most prevalent bird at the Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge during the 2023 Shorebird and Nature Festival May 5-7. (Jan Wieser / U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)
    Shorebird Festival opens this weekend for all birding...
    By Delcenia Cosman • May 1, 2023 1:30 am

    Registration is still open for the 31st annual Shorebird Festival, running May 3-7.

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    Birders line the bike path on the Homer Spit while looking for shorebirds in Mud Bay on Friday morning, May 11, 2018, for the Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival. (Photo by MIchael Armstrong / Homer News)
    27th annual shorebird festival starts tourist season
    By Delcenia Cosman • May 8, 2019 5:30 am

    Join avian enthusiasts and novices alike in celebrating the 27th annual Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival, running May 9-12 this weekend.

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