One of two tidewater glaciers at the head of Tracy Arm, South Sawyer Glacier extends deep underwater and makes for a very blue iceberg. It is the larger of the two glaciers, and if conditions are good you can come within a half mile of the face. Birds observed at South Sawyer Glacier include Arctic Tern, Pelagic Cormorant, Marbled Murrelet, Surf and White-winged Scoter, Mew Gull, and a variety of other gull species.

Directions:

Located 50 miles southeast of Juneau, South Sawyer Glacier is accessed by boat. Contact a charter or tour service in Juneau for a tour to South Sawyer Glacier.

Birding Resources:

•  eBird Hotspot: South Sawyer Glacier (Tracy Arm off Stephens Passage)

Bird Species Checklist:

• Juneau checklist

Other Resources:

• US Forest Service: Tracy Arm Wilderness Info (PDF)
• Wilderness.net: Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness