Local Wildlife

From the rainforest floor to the open waters of Sitka Sound, wildlife is everywhere you look. Here are some of the creatures most often spotted by visitors, along with their traditional Tlingít names. When you visit, make sure to save this page to check off the wildlife you spot!

SKY

□ Bald Eagle: Ch’ áak’

□ Raven: Yéil

□ Boreal Owl: Xéex

WATER

□ Humpback Whale: S’ éet’

□ Orca: Kéet

□ Harbor Seal: Tsaa

□ Sea Otter: Yáxwch’

□ Steller Sea Lion: Taan

□ King Salmon: T’ á

LAND & FOREST

□ Brown Bear: Xóots

□ Sitka Black-tailed Deer: Guwakaan

□ Red Squirrel: Kanals’ áak

□ Ermine: Daayéis’

□ Banana Slug: Táax’