Kenai River Flats Observation Deck - Kenai, Alaska
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BruceS
N 60° 32.067 W 151° 12.726
5V E 598103 N 6712266
Observation deck for the Kenai River Flats near Kenai, Alaska known for observing geese during their migrations.
Waymark Code: WM9FAE
Location: Alaska, United States
Date Posted: 08/12/2010
Views: 4
The Kenai River Flats at the mouth the Kenai River are noted for the large numbers of snow geese that visit the flats during their migration in the spring. During mid-April it is there will be thousands of snow geese visiting this area each day. Also the area is known as a calving area for the local caribou which occurs in early May to early June. Caribou can be sited in the area at other times of the year also. Other birds seen in the area include Canada geese and sandhill cranes.
Park Name: Kenai River Flats
Sponsoring Organization: Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Handicap Accessible?: Yes
Website: [Web Link]
Entrance Fee: Not Listed
List any Hides, Birding Towers, or other structures to assist in Birdwatching found at the location: Not listed
Parking Coordinates: Not Listed
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