Audubon Alaska has spent the past several years working with partners to create birding trails that make Alaska’s extraordinary birdlife more accessible to everyone. These virtual trails—curated guides to birding hotspots—already exist in Southeast Alaska and in the community of Utqiaġvik. Now, that effort is coming to Southcentral Alaska with the launch of the Anchorage Birding Trail . This new resource is designed to celebrate birds, habitats, hidden gems , and people across the Anchorage Bowl. The Anchorage Birding Trail features 35 birding sites, stretching from Whittier to Westchester Lagoon and eastward into the Chugach Mountains. The virtual trail includes clear information for each site, including Indigenous place names, imagery, parking details, restroom availability, access notes, and any associated fees. It will also offer tips to help visitors plan safe, enjoyable birding outings.…