What the Bristol Bay region is to fly-fishing, the Pribilof Islands are to birding. Unfortunately, "the Pribs" are quite remote and visiting requires a bit of planning as well as patience and flexibility, since even the best-laid plans fall victim to Mother Nature’s whims. Fortunately, once there, you’ll likely encounter a medley of people on the hunt for the exact same thing as you: a glimpse of some of the rarest birds on the planet.
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