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LARGE male grizzly bear

September 10, 2014 Lodge Guide

The photo of this large male grizzly bear was taken on October 10 that is close to the last day of Grizzly Bear Lodges viewing season. It is interesting for the guides who have the pleasure of spending their summers with the bears to see how they change over the viewing season of late May through to mid October. British Columbia Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection states: “In British Columbia, spring weights of adult Grizzly Bears
average around 220 kg (480 lb.) for males and 130 kg (290 lb.) for females. Average fall weights are about 30 to 40 percent more.” This bear would be larger than the average.

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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