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Lake Clark National Park & Preserve Mountains above Lake Clark Pass.
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Lake Clark National Park & Preserve
Birdwatching
The slate grey plumage of the wandering tattler provides camouflage against silty riverbeds and ocean beaches.
In June and July, visitors to Lake Clark may hear
the Wandering Tattler's loud scolding or "tattling"
if they wander close to its nest site.
 

Click here to download the Lake Clark National Park and Preserve bird list (pdf).

The wide variety of habitats found in the park allows for an abundance of bird species. One hundred and ninety species have been confirmed sighted in the area, and six others have unconfirmed sightings. The once endangered Peregrine falcon nests along the Tuxedni Bay coastline. The foothill/lakes region to the west of the Chigmit Range, and the Chulitna Flats adjacent to Lake Clark are important feeding and nesting grounds which host a varied array of migratory and native birds. Among the types of birds a visitor might see are waterfowl, shorebirds, raptors, falcons, owls, songbirds, grouse, and ptarmigan. For more information on Lake Clark's birds, visit our bird page.

 

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Red salmon, also known as sockeyes, spawn in lakes and small streams.

Did You Know?
Salmon migrate to the Lake Clark area from as far away as the western end of the Aleutian chain. During their homeward journey, they average 35 miles per day.

Last Updated: May 28, 2011 at 07:43 MST