Nome, Alaska: Edge of the Arctic
There’s No Place Like Nome
Remote, wild, and unforgettable, Nome sits on the edge of Alaska’s Seward Peninsula and offers some of the most exciting birding in North America. Over five days, we’ll explore a remarkable mix of tundra, coastline, rivers, and lagoons in search of Arctic specialties, iconic shorebirds, raptors, and trans-Bering migrants from Asia. With an extensive road network providing rare access to vast, untouched landscapes, each day brings the potential for sought-after species, unexpected rarities, and unforgettable wildlife encounters. From scanning coastal waters for seabirds to traversing rolling tundra alive with breeding songbirds, the diversity here is as impressive as it is accessible. Nome’s unique position along the Bering Sea creates one of the most dynamic birding environments on the continent, where Asian vagrants and Arctic breeders converge. This is remote Alaska at its wildest and its absolute best.