Black Bears on the Beach

We have seen Black Bears (Ursus americana) in several National Parks (Denali, Yellowstone, Glacier) and places in between.

But this was the first time seeing them on the beach.  There was a Sow demonstrating the process to her cub.

Black Bear Sow Turning Over Large Rock Looking for Lunch

and the Yearling Cub demonstrating listening and watching Mother…

Wildlife photography from Archipeligo Wildlfe Cruise, British Columbia, Canada

Wildlife photography from Archipeligo Wildlfe Cruise, British Columbia, Canada

Wildlife photography from Archipeligo Wildlfe Cruise, British Columbia, Canada

working their way along the beach to find their lunch.  They were turning over large rocks, well smaller ones for Junior, and eating the crabs they found underneath the rocks.

They unhurriedly made their was along the beach, aware of us, but completely unaffected by our presence.

Black Bear Sow and Cub Lunching on the Beach

We have to thank Al and Toddy of Archipelago Cruises for such an excellent day – couldn’t have done it without them.  This cruise alone was worth the visit to The Island.

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Gear: Nikon D4s, Nikkor 80.0-400.0mm f/4.5-5.6 VRIII, Nikkor TC-14 EII, Lexar Digital Film, Archipelego Cruise’s 53′ Canoe Cove Motor Yacht

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