In addition to the occasional military re-supply flight, Attu was served by cargo barges. Attu Island - Last Stronghold Today, Evermann's rock ptarmigan is confined to a single island, Attu, with an estimated population of 1,000 birds prior to the eradication of foxes there in 1999. Closer to Russia than mainland Alaska and located in the Eastern Hemisphere, it’s been the site of many first North American records. Christian, John Weigel, and Laura Keene, on Attu in 2016. Along with John and Neil Hayward as organisers and guides, and the mighty Puk-uk and her crew of three, we steamed along the Aleutians from Adak to Attu – a 72-hour pelagic birding mission, spent two weeks on Attu, then back to Adak – without a hitch. We are currently working on a tentative schedule for 2021. PHYSICAL CONSIDERATIONS/WEATHER: Attu is infamous for its weather, and birding on the island is physically demanding. Participants arrive now by boat from Adak (a splendid birding locale on its own) The 2-day boat trip is a awesome pelagic trip, with the possibility of seeing Storm-petrels, alcids, Black and Red-legged kittiwakes, and multiple species of albatross (including a remote possibility of seeing the Short-tailed Albatross, which has a global population of about 2500 individuals) The M/V Pukuk, a 72-foot electronically stabilized boat boasts a stellar captain and crew, with fine meals and beverages and makes the experience much better than sleeping on the island as in days gone by. So, I was talking about a trip to Attu, birding at the end of the Aleutian Islands in Alaska. Same area and date Another location near Attu Island (Near Islands-Aleutian Is. Begin sailing to Attu once everyone is aboard (estimated 8-10 PM). Here I am, with a swag of other big year birders, past and present, moving in on another prospective rarity in 2016. Let's get back to that for a moment. Of course, more will be published in the coming months. Attu is a setting for the 2011 film The Big Year with Steve Martin, Jack Black and Owen Wilson as avid birdwatchers, who take a trip to the island for exclusive birdwatching. Same area Same location Attu Island (Near Islands-Aleutian Is. Photo Aaron Lang. Please e-mail for more information. We regret having to institute these payment and cancellation policies, but they are required due to the need to provide a commitment to both the boat owner and other tour participants far in advance of the departure date. Any serious birder has certainly heard of Attu Island and dreamed of the exotic vagrant and expected birds found on the westernmost islands in the Aleutian chain of Alaska—i.e. ), Aleutians West County, Alaska, US on Fri May 25, 2018. We then boarded the Spirit of Oceanus cruise ship for our voyage west along the Aleutian Islands where we observed some amazing seabirds, whales and scenery. John Puschock’s Zughenruhe Birding Tours 2019 Attu trip is the highlight to any birder’s year, if not lifetime. ), Aleutians West County, Alaska, US on Sat May 26, 2018. The birders will meet on Fridays or Saturdays at 8:45 a.m. and begin walking at 9 a.m.. We will be birding for about an hour. We’ve been there almost annually since then. TOUR FEE: $8540 per person. To students of history, Attu is the site of the second bloodiest Pacific theater engagement during World War II, but to birders it is, in the words of John Fitchen, the Holy Grail of North American birding. Attu Island (Near Islands-Aleutian Is. Several decades ago, however, birdwatchers discovered a birding paradise on Attu, one of the largest islands in the chain. Over the course of our tours, we’ve seen 40 Asian vagrant species plus another nine Asian subspecies. ), Aleutians West County, Alaska, US. Attours. It does not include transportation to and from Adak before and after the tour, phone calls, alcoholic beverages, or any items of a personal nature. On the last American frontier, in the far reaches of the Aleutian Islands in the state of Alaska, there is an island of some note in the bird watching world. Day 15 (June 2): In the morning, we’ll pass through Little Tanaga Strait, a site where Whiskered Auklets are often seen in the thousands. The meta-colony is an IBA for Red-faced Cormorant (1,938), Pelagic Cormorant (2,165), and Glaucous-winged Gull (7,328). Attu Island is known as the premier migration spot in North America for seeing stray Asian vagrants. Attu was an important location in the world of competitive birding, whose goal is to see or hear the largest possible number of bird species within a specific geographic area during a specific time period. Perhaps the most notable element of Attu Island beyond its haunted history is the fact there is a wide range of bird species, vagrant from the Asian continent, that come to Attu Island during the summer season. Attu was an important location in the world of competitive birding, whose goal is to see and/or hear the largest possible number of bird species within a specific geographic area during a specific time period. Same location Attu Island (Near Islands-Aleutian Is. At the time of Attu's capture, the school had a single teacher who was a White American woman. There's currently 2, possibly 3 open spaces   May 21-June 4 tour- $8490 per person. Collectively, these colonies contain 10 seabird species and an estimated 72,419 birds. PHYSICAL CONSIDERATIONS/WEATHER: Attu is infamous for its weather, and birding on the island is physically demanding. Attu (Aleut: Atan) is the westernmost and largest island in the Near Islands group of the Aleutian Islands of Alaska, and the westernmost point of land relative to Alaska, the United States, North America, and the Americas.The island became uninhabited in 2010. 24 May 1996 REGISTRATION, PAYMENT, and CANCELLATION POLICY: Full payment is required at the time of registration. ), Aleutians West County, Alaska, US. Join a USFWS Bird Walk for naturalists of all ages who want hands-on education about North Texas birds. All content Copyright Zugunruhe Birding Tours | All Rights Reserved | John Puschock. Day 2-3/4 (May 20-21/22): In transit to Attu/pelagic birding. Some of my best birding friends I've made on this trip. Arrive at Adak early afternoon. The following extracts are from Sandy Komito's latest book "I Came, I Saw, I Counted" chronicling his exhausting adventures during his North American Big Year quest in 1998. In 1942, the Japanese invaded and occupied Attu. Sperm whales are often seen, particularly west of Kiska. Attu Island (Near Islands-Aleutian Is. Attu Island (Near Islands-Aleutian Is. As we will be traveling by boat, participants should be prepared to encounter rough seas, and they will need to climb a 10- to 15-foot ladder to board and disembark the M/V Puk-Uk in Adak and a short series of steps to go between the M/V Puk-Uk and the inflatable boat used to land on Attu. Education. This itinerary may be altered due to weather and other circumstances: Day 1 (May 19): Arrive Adak after transporting participants from the airport to the boat. After grabbing our luggage, our group piled into 2 trucks and headed out to bird Adak until it was time to board the ship. Even if there is a wait list, keep in mind that we may not be able to find a replacement for you, particularly if your cancellation occurs close to the departure date. Attu ( aleutina: Atan) è la più occidentale e la più grande isola del Vicino isole gruppo delle Isole Aleutine di Alaska, e la più occidentale punta di terra rispetto al Alaska, lo Stati Uniti e l'America.L'isola divenne disabitata nel 2010. Since then, I dreamed of one day making my own pilgrimage to the beaches and snow-covered hills, ripe with Asian vagrants and specialty birds. First I would like to know if biking is even allowed there, and second, if anyone who's been there can tell me anything about surfing there. Hello Select your address Best Sellers Today's Deals Electronics Customer Service Books New Releases Home Gift Ideas Computers Gift Cards Sell There are several hotspots for Short-tailed Albatrosses along the way. I've read about this birding Mecca since a child, and seen it portrayed in the film "The Big Year". Contact John Puschock directly at info@zbirdtours.com, Feel free to email Christian about his experience at thebirdingproject@gmail.com. These images are from my September, 2006 birding trip with VENT (Victor Emanuel Nature Tours) to Attu, Alaska. We’ve seen Smew, Far Eastern Curlew, Long-toed Stint, Pin-tailed Snipe, Terek Sandpiper, Siberian Rubythroat, Eyebrowed Thrush, Gray Wagtail, Hawfinch, and other species on multiple trips. Attu, the last island of Alaska's Aleutian Island chain is one of those places. Attu Island provides significant nesting habitat to the Aleutian Cackling Geese, a once threatened bird species. Rarities we found in 2016 included Eyebrowed Thrush (above) Brambling, Rustic Bunting, and Eurasian Hobby. Today, the island is uninhabited and is a sanctuary to many of North America's rarest birds. We’ll also pass near Buldir, the most species-diverse seabird breeding site in the Northern Hemisphere. Attu Island Birding Patch. Fish and Wildlife Service, found on public-domain-image.com. The logistics of planning and executing a trip like this is incredibly complex, and can't be taken for granted. The Battle of Attu (codenamed Operation Landcrab), which took place on 11–30 May 1943, was a battle fought between forces of the United States, aided by Canadian reconnaissance and fighter-bomber support, and Japan on Attu Island off the coast of the Territory of Alaska as part of the Aleutian Islands Campaign during the American Theater and the Pacific Theater. Full payment includes the tour fee plus the estimated fuel surcharge. It's worth it, I promise. The year, 2000 is the last year birders are able to visit the island. Lying at 538N, 1738E, the island is situated with Anchorage, Alaska, 1920 km to the. Please e-mail to obtain forms. Although nomadic elsewhere in Alaska, ptarmigan in the Aleutians are resident. Unfortunately, few have had the opportunity to visit that isolated land to … Russians stayed on the island several years at a stretch to hunt sea otters. Sandy went on to shatter records in this year tallying a grand total of … Many Asian species drop in (or are blown in) for an occasional visit to the island. The tour fee includes roundtrip travel between Adak and Attu, all meals from supper on the first day to lunch on the tour’s final day, and guide services. John has led seven tours to Attu plus numerous tours to Adak in the central Aleutians. Attu Island - last (westernmost) Island in the Aleutian Islands - nearly 2,000 miles west of Anchorage, AK. Attu, the last island of Alaska's Aleutian Island Birds you've dreamed of seeing, incredible places, a bit of adventure, and fun. Attu is situated about 1500 miles from Anchorage and was the location of a U.S. Coast Guard radar station. Aug 6, 2020 - As I spend my days writing, and sorting through thousands of photos, hours of video, and listening to the birders I interviewed in 2016, I can't help but feel nostalgic for the places that have become an essential part to my story. ), Aleutians West County, Alaska, US on Fri May 25, 2018. ), Aleutians West County, Alaska, US on Sat May 26, 2018. “Turner’s” Rock Ptarmigan, endemic to the Central Aleutians, is a common bird on Adak. Today, the Near Islands are a part of the Aleutian Maritime National Wildlife Refuge. A tufted puffin returns to its nest as the US Fish and Wildlife Service research boat R/V Tiglax stops at Attu Island the western most of the Aleutian Islands on Thursday, June 4, 2015. The island is located about 1500 miles southwest of Anchorage, the embarkation point of most Alaskan birding expeditions. These images are from my September, 2006 birding trip with VENT (Victor Emanuel Nature Tours) to Attu, Alaska. Attu Island provides significant nesting habitat to the Aleutian Cackling Geese , … North America. Some groups ventured to the 25-foot, titanium Japanese WWII War Monument on Engineer Hill, dedicated to all who lost their lives during the battle and to future world peace. Situated in the western Aleutians, Adak Island is currently the western-most … Participants must be prepared to hike and bike up to 15 miles per day over rough terrain in rain, high winds, and cold temperatures. For the last 22 years, Attours, Inc., owned by Larry and Donna Balch of Highland Park, Illinois, have sponsored birding trips to the island under a permit from the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. The trip began in Anchorage. Attu birding on the edge : a quarter century of birding the Western reaches of North America 1st ed. The fall Attu weather permits birding treks further a field than do spring trips when the lingering winter snows keep the mountain passes and trails closed. For decades, birding groups visited the island annually, conducting organized searches of the beaches, lagoons, and foothills, sweeping every hiding place for rare birds. A legendary place that needs little introduction to birders. We recommend reading the book “Attu: Birding on the Edge” for an idea of what to expect. Bird Watching in Attu Island. Attu, the last island of Alaska's Aleutian Island. The trip to Attu: (Click link to open in new page), http://www.thebirdingproject.com/blog/2016/6/1/north-by-northwest, http://www.thebirdingproject.com/blog/2016/5/30/stepping-foot-on-attu, http://www.thebirdingproject.com/blog/2016/6/6/attu-in-black-and-white. The westernmost Aleutian island, nearly 1,500 miles from the Alaskan mainland, Attu - largely because of its proximity to Asia and thus to Asian rarities - can claim more first and second ABA … Birding tours can still reach Attu but only by boat, following a multi-day trip from Adak Island. This is your chance! Along with John and Neil Hayward as organisers and guides, and the mighty Puk-uk and her crew of three, we steamed along the Aleutians from Adak to Attu – a 72-hour pelagic birding mission, spent two weeks on Attu, then back to Adak – without a hitch. So, I was talking about a trip to Attu, birding at the end of the Aleutian Islands in Alaska. Bird in the Aleutians is fun and challenging because of the chance to see a unique species. The Attu Island Patch for those who've 'experienced' the emotions / memories / weather / birding of Attu Island, Alaska Attu Island is the most remote, most westward island in Alaska’s Aleutian chain. We could also see Leach’s Storm-Petrels, which we usually see around dawn and dusk. Here's the thing: These trips fill up quickly, and each year this trip is offered could be the last. The Attu Island Colony IBA contains 2 seabird colonies. Attu's proximity to Asia makes it one of the most incredible birding destinations in all of North America. Medical care will be extremely limited to non-existent during this tour. Attu Island is known as the premier migration spot in North America for seeing stray Asian vagrants. Questions? It is also the location for Tom Putnam's PBS documentary about the battle, " Red White Black & Blue ," which returns to the island with two American veterans who survived it. He’s birded all over Alaska, but his most memorable birding experiences were as a guide for Larry Balch’s Attours birding trips to Attu Island … (March 2018) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) Attu Native name: Atan Attu Island Geography Coordinates … Note that many insurance policies require that you purchase it at the time you make the initial deposit for the tour and terms and coverage differ among policies. The trip began in Anchorage. We then boarded the Spirit of Oceanus cruise ship for our voyage west along the Aleutian Islands where we observed some amazing seabirds, whales and scenery. Attu. Birding. Download our brochure and checklist for Birding in Yup’ik Country (PDF 2,080 kB) to learn more. No refunds will be made unless another participant is available to take your place and submits payment or if we cancel the tour due to under subscription. Because it is so physically remote from other parts of North America, there are a number of bird species likely to be found on Attu that are not seen anywhere else on the continent. As I spend my days writing, and sorting through thousands of photos, hours of video, and listening to the birders I interviewed in 2016, I can't help but feel nostalgic for the places that have become an essential part to my story. Any serious birder has certainly heard of Attu Island and dreamed of the exotic vagrant and expected birds found on the westernmost islands in the Aleutian chain of Alaska—i.e. North America. I didn't, and it's one of the best decisions I made all year. Attu island o Donnell valley by Sekora, U.S. Many Asian species drop in (or are blown in) for an occasional visit to the island. In the 2011 film, The Big Year, Steve Martin, Jack Black and Owen Wilson as avid birdwatchers go to the island of Attu for exclusive birdwatching. Neil Hayward, a leader on the last two Attu tours, is coming back for his third year. The Russians often clashed with the … The Attu Island Patch for those who've 'experienced' the emotions / memories / weather / birding of Attu Island, Alaska Attu Island is the most remote, most westward island in Alaska’s Aleutian chain. 0 Ratings 0 Want to read; 0 Currently reading; 0 Have read; This edition published in 2003 by Charles E. Osgood and American Birding Association, distributed by ABA Sales in Colorado Springs, Col. ATTU, ALASKA: Spring Migration May 19-June 2, 2021, Barrow, ALASKA – birding and photography June 13-17, 2020. The island had been seldom visited by birders since the last Attour trip in 2000, but in 2010 we conducted the first spring birding tour in 10 years. TRIP and MEDICAL INSURANCE: Particularly due to the restrictive cancellation policy, we STRONGLY recommend that you purchase trip insurance to protect yourself in case you need to cancel, luggage is lost, stolen, or damaged, a medical emergency occurs, or other unforeseen circumstances occur. Attu is so far west it's in the eastern hemisphere. Resident shore birds abound, and eagles are … Here's my blog posts and photo essays from Attu. TOURS. Attu is the westernmost island in the Aleutian chain, the undersea volcanic mountain ridge that separates the North Pacific from the Bering Sea. Because it is so physically remote from other parts of North America, there are a number of bird species likely to be found on Attu that are not seen anywhere else on the continent. I saw maybe a dozen Rustic Buntings last spring on Attu! A year later, the island was recaptured by American troops during the only land battle that occurred on North America soil. Please e-mail for more information and to obtain registration forms. Locations will be in DFW, and emailed out prior to meeting. Same area and date Another location near Attu Island (Near Islands-Aleutian Is. ), Aleutians West County, Alaska, US. Attu (Aleut: Atan [1]) is the westernmost and largest island in the Near Islands group of the Aleutian Islands of Alaska, and the westernmost point of land relative to Alaska, the United States, North America and the Americas.The island became uninhabited in 2010. Small groups or families can also bird by appointment. Attu has become a well-known and sought after location for the birders of the world. The travel time from Adak to Attu depends on weather and sea conditions. Forty-four of the 182 birds on the island’s checklist are typical of Asia. Again, this is a partial overview of the tour. Along with many alcids, this is where we’re likely to encounter Red-legged Kittiwakes and Fork-tailed Storm-Petrels. On average, it takes about 60-70 hours; under ideal conditions, it’s about 56 hours. Want to read more? This place is linked to lots of birding history, and in future decades, access might be completely restricted- so I figured last year that we might be at the end of an era of birding Attu. We will travel to the island onboard the M/V Pukuk, a 72-foot boat custom built for Alaska charter cruises, giving us ample opportunity for pelagic birding. When purchasing trip insurance, please read and understand what is and is not covered by your policy. In the 80's and 90's Attu was much more accessible, with an active Coast Guard base keeping the runway open for air traffic, and Attours Inc. leading annual Spring and sporratic Fall birding trips. The U.S. Coast Guard recently closed and abandoned (I think) their Loran station on Attu Island, Alaska. Attu is about 20 by 35 miles in size, the highest elevation being After 2000, the base was shut down and access to Attu became restricted until 2010 when John Puschock from Zugunruhe Birding Tours began leading trips to Attu. Attu, the westernmost piece of American territory and largest island in the Aleutian Islands’ Near Islands grouping, is nearly 1,100 miles from the Alaskan mainland and 750 miles northeast of the northernmost of Russia’s Kurile Islands, and 4,800 miles from Washington DC. ), Aleutians West County, Alaska, US on Fri May 25, 2018. Our 2020 Attu, Aleutian Pelagic, and summer Barrow tours have been cancelled. Spring migration on Alaska’s Aleutian Islands is what serious birders dream about! Days 142-144 (22-24 May) – Adak to Attu, Aleutian Islands Posted on June 6, 2017 by The Dancing Birder. Add to that more than ten Alaskan and Bering Sea specialties, and the chances of adding some hard-to-get birds to your life list is high. Birding Guide John Puschock has led trips to Attu 5 times, and return again in 2017. Rockjumper Birding Tours proudly offers quality birding adventures, expertly guided by our passionate and experienced professional tour leaders. In the 80's and 90's Attu was much more accessible, with an active Coast Guard base keeping the runway open for air traffic, and Attours Inc. leading annual Spring and sporratic Fall birding trips. Mottled Petrel is possible, having been seen on about half of the tours. Signed registration and release forms are also required at the time of registration. PTAS Meeting Schedule Learn the Heard Birds Presentation Highlights Lynn Barber Birding. Neil is a board member and the Field Trip Coordinator for the Brookline Bird Club. We also STRONGLY recommend that you check that your medical insurance covers medical evacuations, and if it does not, please consider purchasing medical evacuation insurance. Same location Attu Island (Near Islands-Aleutian Is. this year, affording more people the experience to visit Attu, learn the history of WWII and see the wildlife of the Aleutians. Day 4/5-12 (May 22/23-30): Birding on Attu during the day and overnight on the boat. Attu Island at the very tip of the Aleutian Chain, once considered “the” place to go for Asian vagrants, didn’t make the list because it has become quite inaccessible since the closure of the island… Same area and date Another location near Attu Island (Near Islands-Aleutian Is. The following is a partial overview of the tour. We will use a skiff to travel between the boat and land. Birding on Attu Island Attu Island is considered a highly desirable birding location due to the ability to see vagrant birds from Asia has become a difficult place to visit since the closure of the Coast Guard station. Our voyage to Attu started out with a bang. Attu, being the nearest to Kamchatka, was the first of the Aleutian Islands exploited by Russian traders. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Answer 1 of 17: I am interested in mountain biking and surfing on Attu island. The following extracts are from Sandy Komito's latest book "I Came, I Saw, I Counted" chronicling his exhausting adventures during his North American Big Year quest in 1998. John Fitchen called the island "the Holy Grail of North American birding". Attu Island From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to navigationJump to search This article needs additional citations for verification. Russian explorer Aleksei Chirikov called the island Saint Theodore in 1742. She will talk about and show bird photos taken at Alaska island locations, including Adak, St. Paul, Gambell, and Dutch Harbor, and will also have a few words about her trip to Attu (2000). Let's get back to that for a moment. Attu is the westernmost island in the Aleutian chain, the undersea volcanic mountain ridge that separates the North Pacific from the Bering Sea. The ride from the airport to the docks yielded a flurry of birds. ), followed by a trip to Middleton Island in September 1991. Attu Island is the most remote, most westward island in Alaska’s Aleutian chain. Neil broke the long-standing ABA Big Year record in 2013 and wrote “Lost Among the Birds: Accidentally Finding Myself in One Very Big Year” chronicling the experience. Day 13-14 (May 31-June 1): In transit to Adak/pelagic birding. Breakfast and supper will be on board the boat and box lunches on the island. ATTU, ALASKA: Spring Migration May 19-June 2, 2021; ALEUTIAN PELAGIC June 2-5, 2021; Barrow, ALASKA – birding and photography June 13-17, 2020 Participants must be prepared to hike and bike up to 15 miles per day over rough terrain in rain, high winds, and cold temperatures. Same area Posted on May 20, 2017 Written by binoc-wp . Birding on Attu isn’t just for experts with extensive experience in Alaska, and this trip has the added bonus of pelagic birding that can get you all of the Alaskan seabird specialties that you can find at other popular Alaskan birding spots plus Whiskered Auklet, Short-tailed Albatross, and with luck, Mottled Petrel. The high winds in Adak are a blessing for birders, blowing in many vagrants from Asia and elsewhere. Lying at 538N, 1738E, the island is situated with Anchorage, Alaska 1920 km to the Is there any red tape involved? Attu, the ultimate, edge of your seat birding experience has been extended an extra three days to better the chances of ‘first-for-ABA-species. I'd encourage you to contact John and go on this trip- don't let the opportunity pass you by. A view from above as birders walk through the grasses, flushing Asian vagrants from underfoot. The actual fuel surcharge will be calculated after the boat returns to Homer, at which time an additional payment may be required or a refund will be issued. I chose to visit Attu not only because I was doing a big year, rather it was on my life list of places to visit. Zugunruhe Birding Tours – Birds you've dreamed of seeing, incredible places, a bit of adventure, and fun. This full-scale effort turned up many "first" records for the North American continent. Ornithological Summary. LEADERS: John Puschock, owner of Zugunruhe Birding Tours will be your leader. ), Aleutians West County, Alaska, US on Fri May 25, 2018. Is the airport open to the public, or do you need to go by boat? I'm so grateful this trip is being offered (twice!) As the popularity of birding on Attu grew, some enterprising folks formed Attours to cater to the birding … The island is located about 1500 miles southwest of Anchorage, the embarkation point of most Alaskan birding expeditions. The year, 2000 is the last year birders are able to visit the island. Some of the real rarities on our tours have been Solitary Snipe (first accepted North American record), Gray Bunting (fourth North American record), and White-throated Needletail (fifth North American record). Tom Putnam’s PBS documentary about the battle of Attu, “Red White Black & Blue,” brings two American veterans who survived the battle back to the island… After 2000, the base was shut down and access to Attu became restricted until 2010 when John Puschock from Zugunruhe Birding Tours began leading trips to Attu. John Puschock’s Zughenruhe Birding Tours 2019 Attu trip is the highlight to any birder’s year, if not lifetime. In the pre-World War II period, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) operated the sole school on the island. Lying at 538N, 1738E, the island is situated with Anchorage, Alaska 1920 km to the This is a preliminary price and may change. You never know who you'll meet! Now Attu is part of the Aleutian Islands Unit of the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, and the eastern third, where we bird, is a National Monument. We should see almost all of Alaska’s alcid species including Whiskered Auklet, and Short-tailed Albatross and Red-legged Kittiwake have been seen on every previous tour. The big draw of Attu is all the Asian vagrants that end up on the island. Attu has become a well-known and sought after location for the birders of the world. Attu was an important location in the world of competitive birding, whose goal is to see and/or hear the largest possible number of bird species within a specific geographic area during a specific time period.Because it is so physically remote from other parts of North America, there are a number of bird species likely to be found on Attu that are not seen anywhere else on the continent. A journey to Attu draws diverse people that share a love for the same things- travel, adventure, and birds. Attu Island is considered a highly desirable birding location due to the ability to see vagrant birds from Asia has become a difficult place to visit since the closure of the Coast Guard station. We recommend reading the book “Attu: Birding on the Edge” for an idea of what to expect. If you cancel, priority for the open space will be given to those on the wait list, if there is one. Same area Our 300 scheduled tours annually explore the world’s prime birding areas, and our Tailor-made department can custom design your dream birding vacation. A tufted puffin returns to its nest as the US Fish and Wildlife Service research boat R/V Tiglax stops at Attu Island the western most of the Aleutian Islands on Thursday, June 4, 2015. At the end of Day 14, we depart Attu. Steve’s first fun Alaska birding trip with other fun Alaska birders was to Hyder in June 1991 (Bobolink! 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