Nestled on the shores of Kachemak Bay, Homer is a nature-lover's delight and a "must see" for all travelers to Alaska. Perched between boreal forest, alpine tundra, temperate rain forest, and a productive marine environment, the area accommodates a rich diversity of birdlife, fish, whales, ocras other mammals including moose and brown bears in all seasons and in spectacular abundance in the summer.  Homer is the summer residence for the elegant Sandhill Crane and the rocky islands in Kachemak Bay are home to two types of Puffins.

  has an abundance of wildlife right in our yard.  Everyday we see Bald Eagles flying by and many perch on the trees on the property.  We have even had one fly up to our bird feeder and front window.

Moose seem to love the grass in our yard and many a morning we have had a mother and calf feeding.  This winter we had a young moose licking salt off the front steps.  (Please take care and do NOT approach as they are dangerous and very protective of their young.)

We have many birds, such as deep blue Stellar Jays, Gray Jays, Nuthatches, sparrows and many others and even a pheasant feeding at the birdfeeder.

While we have yet to see any Bears, either black or brown, they are located higher up on the ridgeline behind our property.  If you want to see Brown Bears (Grizzlies) up close and personal, we recommend Emerald Air Service .