Board our private boat for an exclusive 6-hour excursion into Kachemak Bay. Situated in the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, this customized tour, offers new unique experiences not available in previous years and is designed to showcase the unparalleled beauty of the area.
While exploring the serene waters of Halibut Cove and various other bays and coves, you'll enjoy a Langell Photography exclusive--pause at a beautiful location to enjoy have a delicious, hot, hearty picnic style lunch while dining along the shores of one of Kachemak Bay's beautiful remote coves, and then continue exploring the coast and islands for birds and wildlife.
During lunch, our Captain will join us! He will answer your questions while also sharing fascinating local stories, history, and knowledge about the local ecology here. Our special lunch will definitely add breadth and depth to your experience in this region!
Our guide and expert birder will take us throughout the bay to locations that are known for a variety of bird and wildlife species including:
• Horned and tufted puffin
• Common murre
• Harbor porpoise
• Harbor seal
• Northern sea otter
• Pelagic cormorant
• Harlequin duck
• Marbled murrelet
• Black oystercatcher
• Bald eagle
• Pigeon guillemot
• Black-legged kittiwake
• Glaucous-winged gull
One of the highlights of this tour are the close-up views we typically see of northern sea otters and their young, along with epic seascapes that give you the backdrop for incredible photography.
Afterward, weather and tide-permitting, we will explore the Homer Spit for other images of the beach and harbor to capture the unique seascapes and details that Homer has to offer. The "spit" offers picturesque scenes along the marina docks, shopping areas, and seashore!
On our way back, as time permits, we will explore additional points along the Cook Inlet that often give us opportunities for photographing eagles, an active nest (hopefully), moose, songbirds, and more.
Birds we may see this time of year include:
• Golden crowned sparrow
• Common redpoll
• White crowned sparrow
• Orange-crowned warbler
All provide wonderful opportunities for wildlife and scenic photography, allowing you to capture the essence of Alaskan wildlife and landscapes.