Sally Carrighar (1895-1985) is a noted American naturalist and writer. She is especially known for her series of nature books chronicling the lives of wild animals. Humans are often absent from these tales.

Carrighar's work is based on years of observation. For example, she spent ten years in the Arctic, and seven observing at Beetle Rock in California before writing her famous books. These are seen as classics of nature writing and may be viewed as a specialized form of travel literature.

Several of her most popular titles are The Twilight Seas, Icebound Summer, One Day at Teton Marsh and One Day at Beetle Rock.

1895 births | 1985 deaths | American nature writers