There you will experience a day of paddling amid the island and reefs of Nuchatlitz. Sea otters, bald eagles and black bears are only a few of the 200 species of birds and mammals which inhabit this coast. Explore deserted islands, sea caves, and tide pools. An evening boat ride will bring you back to Zeballos. Black bears roam the beaches at low tide, foraging on intertidal life.
Gray whales visit the area during their migrations, some are summer long residents.
Transient Orcas may be seen on their hunt for marine mammals. Harbor seals, elephant seals, sea lions and porpoises are present. Deer, cougar, wolves, martens and river otters can sometimes be spotted along the shores. Eagles, Great Blue Herons, Kingfishers, Oyster catchers and Gulls are only a few of the resident coastal species while migratory birds and summer visitors are many and varied. The West coast rain forest is characterized by its moss-covered Sitka spruces, ancient cedars and stately hemlocks.