Thanks for the tips!! Potter Marsh is on the agenda, I have heard elsewhere that this is a must stop, and I think it is right on Turnagin Arm on the way to the Kenai. There is a place called Goose Lake in ANC I also have to check, which has Pacific Loons.
I heard good things about the Petersville road from other birders, and also there is supposed to be a great restaurant there, near the end by that bridge. I have to find my notes!
If anyone is interested in a very good specific Alaska birding book, by the way, check this one:
http://americanbirding.org/pubs/siteguides/ak.html
Dr. West has a 2008 edition due out any day now. I have e-mailed him personally several times and he has had some great suggestions! He's a former AK resident/birder who now lives in AZ....
Originally Posted by
oldpenny16
The road to Petersville is interesting. Many years ago lots of land were given out in the Alaska land lottery. There are some good views of Denali (in fine weather) but there is a point where the road ends in a ruined bridge. The MILEPOST should have that information. Beyond the ruined bridge is where the land was given away. Hiked in there once and won't do it again.
Have you got Potter Marsh south of Anchorage on your list? It can be very good for birds and other wild life.
Do have a great time!