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Anchorage sits on the Pacific Flyway — Potter Marsh, Westchester Lagoon, and Cook Inlet deliver swans, bald eagles, shorebirds, and snowy owls.

Anchorage is one of the only cities in the world where moose walk through neighborhoods and bears fish urban creeks. This guide covers the best wildlife photography locations in and around Anchorage — Potter Marsh, Ship Creek, Chugach State Park, and more — with seasonal timing, gear recommendations, and ethics for safe shooting.