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may 1st-4th, 2025
experience the MAGIC OF MIGRATION
experience the MAGIC OF MIGRATION
welcome to the 35th annual copper river delta shorebird festival!
This annual event has been bringing bird lovers, nature enthusiasts, and the community of cordova together for over three decades. this year, We invite everyone to be part of this memorable milestone, support thIS festival that highlights AN incredible migration to the Copper River delta, a site of hemispheric importance. Come for the birds, stay for the breathtaking scenery, the unique culture, and the chance to celebrate with us as we mark our 35th year!
expert speakers
presentations
guided birding trips
classes & workshops
& Much More!
all about the birds
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Meet the artist!
Meet the artist!
2025 featured ARTIST
teal hansen (webber)
About the Artist…
Teal (Webber) Hansen is an artist and cultural bearer born and raised in Cordova, Alaska, where she and her husband raise their three children. Teal's parents are Toni Godes and Mike Webber. Her paternal grandmother, Irene (Donaldson) Webber, was nearly full Sugpiaq and raised in the traditional village of Ellamar, but with ancestors who have resided all over the Prince William Sound. Teal’s paternal grandfather, Bill Webber Sr., is a Raven of the Kwáashk’ikwáan Nu Hit (Fort House) from the traditional Eyak-Tlingit village of Katalla, but whose ancestry previously inhabited the coastlines from Eyak to Yakutat along the Copper River Delta. Teal was raised on her ancestral waters that continue to provide for us all. Teal received a BA in Art with a minor in History from the University of Alaska Anchorage in 2016. She has been the Cultural Coordinator for the Native Village of Eyak and the steward to their Tribal Museum since 2019.
As a lifelong Alaskan with deep cultural ties to the region, Teal's art reflects the rich heritage, history, and landscapes of Prince William Sound.
Stay tuned for more details on how Teal’s work will be showcased at this year's festival!
Support cordova's small businesses!
Support cordova's small businesses!
Spend Local!
Check out the Shopping & Dining Guide located in your festival registration packet.
Track your local spending with the “Cordova Passport” that you will receive in your registration packet. (This helps us track the economic impact of this festival!)
Visit local businesses to participate in their Shorebird Festival Sales & Specials!
Sign-up for a few “Third Party Activities” During the Festival.
shop shorebird!
Get ready for Shorebird Festival in style! Visit our Shorebird Store to shop exclusive festival merch and show your support for the event.
plan your trip to cordova
plan your trip to cordova
Fly with Alaska Airlines directly into Anchorage and Cordova, and enjoy a special shorebird festival discount for great savings on your flights with the Alaska Airlines Discount Code: ECMO120
Online bookings are also open to travel via the Alaska Marine Highway System. Visit their sailing calendar to view available sailings and then book using this link.
citizen science during the festival
Log Your Sightings on ebird
Don't forget to visit eBird.com to log your bird sightings while you're in Cordova! It's also a neat place to see what kinds of birds are arriving when and where!
international shorebird survey
In 1974, Manomet organized the volunteer-based International Shorebird Survey (ISS) to gather information on shorebirds and the wetlands they depend on. Through the work of dedicated volunteers conducting field surveys during spring and fall migrations, this monitoring network provides hemispheric data on shorebirds.
