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Alaska's Emerald Isle

The Kodiak Bear

A Big Bear with a Big Success Story While many large animals in North America find their way to the endangered species list, the Kodiak brown bear is a success story Read more

Birds

Kodiak is a birder's paradise. Thanks to a mild climate and plentiful food supply, bird watching opportunities are excellent year-round. Photo by Charles Keim. Read more

Marine Mammals

Steller sea lions are year-round residents in the archipelago, often seen in boat harbors and haul-out areas. Sea otters, once hunted to near extinction, can be seen in sheltered waters Read more

Land Mammals

Deer in summer. Dake Schmidt photo. The land mammals native to the Kodiak Archipelago are the Kodiak brown bear, red fox, short-tailed weasel, little brown bat, tundra vole and river Read more

Flora

From mountain top to shoreline, the islands of the archipelago are carpeted in lush vegetation. Depending on the season, an ever-changing kaleidoscope of foliage can be found in the area's Read more

Intertidal

A tiny sea star. Ginger Duncan photo Tidal variation in the archipelago is about 12 feet. Minus tides reveal the unique creatures that inhabit the intertidal zone. Anemone, sea stars, Read more

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Wildlife Viewing
Whale Watching

Few things are more thrilling than seeing a whale surface and dive ocean waters.  The classic shot of a whale tail or a breaching whale is a lifelong ambition of many photographers.  Even seeing and hearing a whale spout is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for many people.   Taking the time to sit by the ocean and watch and listen for the sounds of whales is relaxing as it is exciting.  Just wait until you hear a spout and then the eerie sound of a trumpeting whale!

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Bear Viewing

Bear-viewing is one of the most popular activities on Kodiak Island. The best time to see a Kodiak bear is during July, August and September and the best way to do so is in the company of a knowledgeable outfitter. Most local air taxis offer half-day viewing trips. Multi-day bear viewing treks can be booked with remote lodges. Some boat charters and kayak outfitters specialize in bear and wildlife viewing. Special use cabins can be reserved through the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge office and through the Alaska State Parks office in Kodiak. Bears are rarely seen on the road system, so if seeing a Kodiak brown bear is an important component of your Alaska experience, plan ahead, select an outfitter, and book your bear-viewing experience several months in advance.

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