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May 5, 2014 Lodge Guide

baot suits in the morning — Click to enlarge then click again

Ingo and his crew of four in the back row are ready for their morning tour. The floater suits provided by Grizzly Bear Lodge is a must for the day’s wildlife viewing. We are normally on the water by 8:00 and it can be cool if you are not used to the dampness of a morning boat ride. The morning’s overcast burns off before noon and that is about the same time the suits start to be removed. Layering is the best way to be prepared for the day’s tours because a running boat is always cooler than when sitting in the sun watching wildlife such as grizzly bears, whales and orca.

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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