For perspective the pile of rocks at the bottom of this photo are the same pile of rocks at the top left corner of the photo on the December 1st post. That means that this grizzly is less than 15 meters (yards) from the viewing platform and still doing what bears do in the wild. To the grizzly bears we are part of the natural surroundings and are ignored unless someone forgets to turn off their flash or gets to excited and raises their voice. We are predictable that is why the viewing times are set each day.
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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