Consequently, we are at the mercy of migratory conditions, and what we see varies from day to day and from year to year. It is not easy birding on Attu. As in most northern habitats, bird density is low, and we work for the birds we find. We break up into five or six groups each day, which keep in contact by radio. Some of the areas we visit regularly are 10 miles from camp, so bikes are essential.
Habitats are varied.
Tundra with low willow scrub is extensive, and we cover miles of beaches. Perhaps the finest fresh-water marsh in the Aleutians is on Attu. Finally, the remains of old Navy Town provide shelter for migrants. Check the links at the left for more details and photos.