June 24, 2018. Birding Trip Day 17. Barrow to Anchorage.

After an hour of early morning birding at Barrow, during which time two Yellow-billed Loons flew by and we saw a lady Snowy Owl on her nest, we returned to town for breakfast and finished up at the hotel. We crossed the street to the airport and headed out. The flight made one stop in Fairbanks, so it was nice to see the city again (1978), even if only from the air and tarmac.

The flight was uneventful, and clouds obscured the view. I used the time to work on trip photos, and Liz caught up on sleep -- she didn't even wake up when we took off from Fairbanks.

Most of our crew enjoyed a final dinner at the hotel. We counted our birds and talked about the best birds and the best times. It was a good group, going from strangers to family in only two weeks.

Night in Anchorage (Coast International Inn).

Trip Map.