When we use the grizzly bear viewing stands on Knight Inlet’s Glendale River after August 24th there are number on approaches to the salmon pools. Grizzlies on their own tend to take the direct approach and walk boldly into the area and see who/what else may be at the pools feeding. On their own they are able to make a quick retreat if bigger bears are dominating the area. Tomorrows post shows a mother’s caution…
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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