Our spring grizzly bear viewing is done by boat. One of the highlights of the early viewing is getting to see the young cubs when they are still very small. The cubs are born in the den in the winter and usually weigh only about one pound. They rapidly gain weigh through their mothers rich milk and eventually by feeding effectively on their own. This is Grizzly Bear Lenore and her cub of the year. This particular cub should be on her own next spring.
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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