About Observation Post #16 Kodiak Island, Alaska People on scenic Kodiak Island in the Gulf of Alaska are privileged to have nearly all of the Eastern Pacific Gray Whale population pass by on their journey north. Many grays remain around until the time comes to migrate south again! The first returning adult males can arrive in mid to late March. Mother-calf pairs normally return in mid-May and keep coming into July. Kodiak holds a Whale Fest to celebrate the whales' return each spring.   Kodiak Island, Alaska (57.43N, -152.34W)   This Season Teachers Kids Orientation Registration Search Copyright 1997-2008 Journey North. All Rights Reserved. Questions or comments? Contact us.