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404 1st St
Cordova, AK, 99574
United States

907-424-7260

We invite you to join the mass migration of Pacific shorebirds, raptors, waterfowl and songbirds.  Their shoreside respite is framed against the pristine backdrop of coastal glaciers and mountains, the breathtaking vista that we call home.  Come armed with your binoculars, spotting scopes, cameras, sketch books and pencils and leave with a heart full of memories.

Great Cordova Birding Challenge

2024 Schedule

Below is the 2024 Shorebird Festival schedule to help with your travel plans. Keep an eye out for the official schedule with detailed events to be posted as we get closer to the festival

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Great Cordova Birding Challenge

  • Reluctant Fisherman Resturant 407 Railroad Ave Cordova, AK, 99574 United States (map)

8-hour Challenge 1:00 pm-9:00 pm May 5th.

To join, pick up your Birding Challenge Packet at the Welcome Table!

1. Checklists must be turned in to officials before 9:00 pm on May 9th at Reluctant Fisherman restaurant.

2. Teams that fail to meet the 9:00 pm deadline will forfeit one bird from their official total for every five-minute period that they are late.

3. Make sure that you double-check your checklist to verify that all birds recorded have been checked off. Totals are considered final when submitted. NO ALTERATIONS OR CORRECTIONS MAY BE MADE AFTER CHECKLISTS HAVE BEEN TURNED OVER TO OFFICIALS.

4. In the event of a tie, the place will be shared.

Please return the form and entry fee (fee only applies for non-festival Registrants) to the Shorebird Festival Welcome Table. Make checks payable to the CORDOVA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

Earlier Event: May 5
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