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The Reason To Be?

February 21, 2015 Lodge Guide

This photo was taken from the viewing platform on Knight Inlet’s Glendale River. The grizzly bear tours from Grizzly Bear Lodge use the platforms after August 24th on our tours. The abundance of salmon is “the reason” the grizzly bears come to the Glendale River, the reason we go to the Glendale River, the reason we have guests visiting our lodge and likely the reason that you are reading this post to learn about Grizzly Bear Lodge. I have been guiding at the lodge for fourteen years so come and join our family (staff) I am sure you will enjoy yourself.

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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