News Release

Nesting Bird Temporary Closures June 1 to August 31, 2021

Date: May 28, 2021
Contact: Wendy Bredow, 907-697-2230
Contact: Tania Lewis, 907-697-2668

BARTLETT COVE, ALASKA – This notice is to inform visitors of temporary closures to foot traffic and minimum approach distance of 100 yards at four islands in Glacier Bay. The purpose of these closures is to protect high concentrations of nesting seabirds by minimizing human caused disturbance and chick mortality.

The following specific locations will be closed to human use within 100 yards of the islands from June 1 – August 31, 2021 (see attached maps):

The unnamed island in Scidmore Bay near the mouth of Charpentier Inlet at latitude 58° 45.427549’ longitude 136° 31.881105’.

The unnamed island approximately ¼ nautical mile south of Tlingit Point at latitude 58° 45.019643’, longitude 136° 10.580022’.

Sealers Island in Muir Inlet at latitude 58° 57.57187’, longitude 136° 7.435166’.

The southern portion of Leland Island and the island approximately ¼ nautical mile south of Leland Island at latitude 58° 38.605275’, longitude 135° 59.066667’. Note that the northern portion of Leland Island is closed year-round by Code of Federal Regulations 36 13.1178 (a).

Visitors are reminded that disturbance to wildlife is prohibited under Code of Federal Regulations 36 2.2(a)(2), and boaters should not approach wildlife at distances that cause the animals to change their behavior. It should also be noted that there are other locations that are closed to foot traffic and close approach. Visitors to Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve can contact the Visitor Information Station (907-697-2627) for the most current information regarding closures and other regulations in Glacier Bay.

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Left: Unnamed island in Scidmore Bay. Right: Unnamed island near Tlingit Point.

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Left: Sealers Island. Right: Leland Islands.

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