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Grizzly Bears??

April 17, 2013 Lodge Guide

Again photos from Grant and Judith Fuller of Bangor NSW Australia. No these are not grizzly bears even if one appears to have a brown tinge to its fur, just two good-sized black bears. Whether on a whale safari or a grizzly bear tour we are constantly looking for black bears and other wildlife while we scan the shore from the boat. On your first evening in the lodge we do a black bear tour for about and hour and a half if the tide is low enough. Low tide is required, as it is hard to find bears on the beach if there is no beach.

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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