.. her cubs which eventually come into sight. Once the cubs get closer she appears much more cautious and makes sure the cubs stay close. Her speed picks up as she moves into the area near the stands and starts to fish. Soon the reason for her change of attitude appears….
Spring Grizzly Bears

The grizzly bear tours from the lodge on Minstrel Island run up Knight Inlet to the area of Glendale Cove. By mid-May the mother grizzlies bring their cubs to the shore of Knight Inlet and start to make their way toward the Glendale estuary. Berries are note yet ripe so the best source of protein is the sedge grass that grows in the estuary. The cubs in May seem to have an aversion to water but by mid August when this picture was taken they rather enjoy the water as a way to cool down and play.
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