Alaska Wildlife Viewing



Moose Photo Courtesy of John Hyde
Click to enlarge Moose Photo Courtesy of John Hyde

Wildlife Viewing for Moose

    Usually found in forested areas. They are great swimmers and can run up to 35 mph fast. Average life span of a moose is 8-12 years. Calves are born in early spring and are quick to their feet because they are favorite food source for Alaska brown bears and learn to keep up with Mom immediately. Mortality rates of more then 70% have been recorded by state biologist.

This Eagle is about to have a fish meal Photo Courtesy John Hyde
Click to enlarge This Eagle is about to have a fish meal Photo Courtesy John Hyde

Wildlife Viewing for Bald Eagles

    On our wildlife tours you will view Alaska's most magnificent bird of prey, the American Bald Eagle. Most bald eagles live near Alaska's waterways. They feed mostly on salmon. Alaska has the largest population of eagles in the nation. Bald Eagles eagle viewing in Katmai National park is second to none with daily sightings of 5-10 mature and nesting eagles. Our wildlife tours and safaris give you the chance to view and picture nesting pairs of eagles and their young in a pristine wilderness setting.

This Caribou has a wound that was more than likley the effects of rutting
Click to enlarge This Caribou has a wound that was more than likley the effects of rutting

Wildlife Viewing for Caribou

    They are a member of the deer family. Caribou are known to travel far in one year. They roam back and forth to various eating grounds. The best wildlife viewing to see large herds of Caribou occurs in the Arctic during June, July, and August. We can arrange a flight seeing tour or an overnight stay within the Arctic Circle.







Wolf Photo Courtesy John Hyde
Click to enlarge Wolf Photo Courtesy John Hyde

Wildlife Viewing for Wolf

    Wolves are members of the family Canidae. Wolves are highly social animals and usually live in packs. Wolves are carnivores, and in most of mainland Alaska moose and/or caribou are their primary food, with Dall sheep being important in limited areas. The wolf is the most illusive of all Alaska Wildlife and rarely seen in the wild. Katmai National Park and the Alagnak River hold a large stable population of wolves. Each year a handful of guests have the opportunity to view and photography these illusive creatures.

Wildlife Viewing for Osprey

    Ospreys are highly specialized raptors that prey upon fish. Wildlife tours will see them nesting in Alaska along lakes, rivers, and coastlines. Although they are relatively uncommon in many places they regularly can be seen during the summer months soaring over the water of Katmai in search of fish. Keen eyesight, sharp curved talons, and the ability to dive feet first into the water make the osprey an unusually efficient predator. The Alagnak River and Katmai Park are a favorite destination for viewing Ospreys.

The Fox is an elusive photo target Photo Courtesy John Hyde
Click to enlarge The Fox is an elusive photo target Photo Courtesy John Hyde

Wildlife Viewing for Red Fox

    Red foxes are members of the dog family Canidae, and their general appearance is similar to dogs, wolves, and coyotes. The red fox is omnivorous. Although it might eat muskrats, squirrels, hares, birds, eggs, insects, vegetation, and carrion, voles seem to be its preferred food. The Red Fox are vocal animals and occasionally heard on many of our overnight camping trips in Katmai National Park exercising their large repertoire of howls, barks and whines. Often times the hansom Fox visits our campsites and is a very inquisitive creature.