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Grizzly Nursing at Low Tide

March 16, 2015 Lodge Guide

Early August and we are in the Knight Inlet’s Glendale River. The guests are in the 5.5 meter (yard) skiff we use once we arrive from Grizzly Bear Lodge. Your guide is in the water moving the skiff up river to get a good view of two grizzly cubs nursing. Not a great photo but remember that I am in the river towing a skiff and therefore using a small Pentax Optio WPi (waterproof) camera. I know the guest’s photos were much better as part of the evening back at the lodge is guests comparing their day. The comparison leads to an exchange of emails so they can trade photos.

Bald Eagles

Bald Eagles are frequently sighted in our area. At times they can be seen in large numbers. This is usually where food supplies are high. For example this could be in areas with high concentrations of baitfish or along the rivers in the fall when the salmon are spawning. They are not migratory, but do move around with the food supply. As mentioned earlier when the salmon are spawning we often see many along the rivers, while there will be fewer along the coastline. With little need for camouflage their white head and tail feathers can be spotted easily. The female is slightly larger and her white head extends down a bit farther onto the body, but it is subtle. It takes these birds 4.5 – 5 years to acquire this unique plumage. As juveniles they are a brown colour. With exceptional eyesight and the ability to view 270 degrees they are understandably often seen in high perches and in trees near points and passageways.

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