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The Copper River Delta is one of the world's great wetlands. Flowing into the Gulf of Alaska, the Copper River forms the second largest contiguous network of wetlands on the Pacific Coast of North America. The 700,000 acre Delta is a tapestry of numerous shallow ponds, intertidal sloughs, and braided glacial streams. These areas are woven together by strands of sparsely vegetated mud flats, sedge marshes, alder and willow thickets and small stands of spruce and cottonwood forest.

The intertidal mudlflats of the Copper River Delta are key stopover areas for millions of shorebirds during spring migation. Resting for only a brief few days, these intercontinental migrants rest and refuel on the vast coastal wetlands of the Delta. Many of these shorebirds have travelled from as far south as Central and South America.

Many species of waterbirds, shorebirds, and passerines can be seen at the time of the Copper River Delta Shorebird Festival, as the birds pass through to their northern breeding areas. The pristine waters of adjacent Prince William Sound, provide the opportunity to view a great diversity of marine wildlife. In addition to exceptional birding opportunities, observant visitors may spot Steller's sea lions, harbor seals, sea otters, porpoises and killer whales.
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