Bird-watching enthusiasts, or “birders,” flock to Western Alaska every year to get a glimpse of the bristle-thighed curlew, a migratory bird that nests in a remote area on Mile 72 on the Kougarok Road.
This month’s episode of Dearest Alaska follows them on their quest. Listen in the media player above to follow the WINGS Birding Tour guides Jon Dunn and Gavin Bieber on an intense and fun day of birding!
If you’re curious to learn more about Professor Steven Feldstein’s paper on the bristle-thighed curlew mentioned in this episode, you can find a PDF version here.
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