Grizzly Bear and Wildlife Viewing Blog: Monthly Archives: December 2015
Grizzly Bears Cubs work
Grizzly bear watching prior to August 25th is along the shore of Knight Inlet, the Glendale River estuary and in the Glendale River. On these tours your are at eye level with the bears as they forage on the beach often with first year cubs. These cubs are may be only five months old and are much smaller than those in the previous day’s posting. But even at that age the cubs learn by copying their mother. This is an early season photo as you can see the fur that was rubbed of in the den has not had time to regrow.
What is in between? 3 of 3
The Coast Mountains in the background make for a memorable flight to the Lodge from Campbell River. For many guests it is their first flight in a small plane. For some it is a “white knuckle” flight while others could do it every day. Keep a camera handy, as you will be flying for about forty-five minutes over nothing but a beautiful landscape that will give you some idea of the vastness of “Beautiful British Columbia”.
Grizzly Bears Cubs wait
About 35 meters (yards) from the viewing platform we use after August 24th a tree has fallen across a small channel in the river. This tree has become a pathway for the grizzly bears that do not want to get their feet wet. That means bear cubs because they tend to avoid the water if they can. They use the log to watch their mother as she fishes in the river below and if she is too slow in catching a salmon it is a good place to rest.
Grizzly Bears Cubs wait
About 35 meters (yards) from the viewing platform we use after August 24th a tree has fallen across a small channel in the river. This tree has become a pathway for the grizzly bears that do not want to get their feet wet. That means bear cubs because they tend to avoid the water if they can. They use the log to watch their mother as she fishes in the river below and if she is too slow in catching a salmon it is a good place to rest.
What is in between? 3 of 3
The Coast Mountains in the background make for a memorable flight to the Lodge from Campbell River. For many guests it is their first flight in a small plane. For some it is a “white knuckle” flight while others could do it every day. Keep a camera handy, as you will be flying for about forty-five minutes over nothing but a beautiful landscape that will give you some idea of the vastness of “Beautiful British Columbia”.
At the dock 2 of 3
At the Grizzly Bear Lodge’s dock the boats are double tied to make room for the plane. The departing guests are waiting on the dock as it has been explained that there are not enough beds even if their schedule would allow them stay another night.
Coming to the dock 1 of 3
The flight you catch in Campbell River leaves the harbour about 3:00 and arrives at the lodge about forty-five minutes later. As your luggage is loaded you may have notice that the extra room was filled with the all important groceries to keep the “larder” stocked. The size of the plane will depend on the number of guests and could be a Beaver or a Cessna.
Merry Christmas
One of my favourite photos as it shows the power of a grizzly bear. “This is my Christmas present – thank you .”
