Tiny bird. Epic journey.

Tiny bird. Epic journey.

Apr 11, 2026

Each summer, Rufous hummingbirds arrive in Alaska after traveling thousands of miles, one of the longest migrations of any bird their size. These tiny birds weigh less than a nickel, yet they complete an extraordinary journey between Alaska and Mexico each year. But...
Summer Hummingbird Days 2026

Summer Hummingbird Days 2026

Aug 21, 2025

SAVE THE DATE! Join us for Annual Summer Hummingbird Days at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, in partnership with U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service! Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026 Location: AWCC + Facebook Live This family-friendly event celebrates Alaska’s...
Summer Hummingbird Days 2026

Summer Hummingbird Days 2025

Jan 11, 2025

Annual Summer Hummingbird Days at AWCC is a partnership program with USFWS the day will include live hummingbird banding demonstrations, talks about hummingbirds natural history, and pollinators and plants, educational activities for family, and information about...
Hummingbird Banding Event

Hummingbird Banding Event

Jun 26, 2024

Join us for Hummingbird Banding demos with a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Biologist! Todd Eskelin, a Biologist with USFWS, will be banding rufous hummingbirds at AWCC on Thursday, June 27th! Time: 9:00AM – 12:00PM Location: Back patio of Bison Hall (near the...

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