Black bear, deer, bald eagles, osprey, hawks, trumpeter swans, rise geese, grizzly bear, seals, otters, mink, porpoise, are just some of the commonly viewed animals throughout the year. In the spring, April, May and June, there are many birds returning from their winter migration as well as black bears foraging on and near the beaches. This is a good opportunity to see whales and porpoises as they follow the herring spawn up the mainland inlets. July and August is when the salmon are abundant in the local waters before heading up their native rivers. Orcas frequently are seen as they hunt for salmon during these months. In the fall, September, October, and November, the salmon have returned to the rivers. The river mouths of the mainland inlets and estuaries congregate numerous species to feed on the live and decaying salmon. Grizzly bears rule this domain, but thousands of eagles, gulls, black bear, wolf, and cougar also take this opportunity to feed before winter.