Tens of thousands of geese rely on Teshekpuk Lake during molting season.
Raptors migrate to Alaska in April, some flying as far as the Colville River in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska.
This marine area is an important summer feeding ground for approximately 625,000 birds, including King Eiders, Arctic Terns, Red Phalaropes, Long-tailed Ducks, Black-legged Kittiwakes.
Skeins of Brant fly over Izembek Lagoon, part of a globally significant Important Bird Area.