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Category Archives: Wildlife
Anan Wildlife Observatory
The trail is not for the feint of heart. It is not difficult, indeed it is quite easy, mostly boardwalks through the woods. The daunting part is in the sheer evidence of bear activity. While I have often seen bear … Continue reading
Posted in Places, Travel Hints, Wildlife
Tagged Anan, bear, black, black bear, fish, fishing, grizzly, grizzly bear, salmon
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Photo of the Week – Harbor Seal Haulout, Helm Bay
Posted in Alaska, Photo of the Week, Photography, Travel Hints, Wildlife
Tagged Harbor Seals, Helm Bay
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Photo of the Week – Sea Lion Hotel, Wrangell Narrows Entrance Buoy
Posted in Alaska, Photo of the Week, Photography, Travel Hints, Wildlife
Tagged Sea Lions, Wrangell Narrows
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Crossing Paths with a Humpback
Any sort of water activities, fishing or scuba diving, off the Kohala coast of Hawaii’s Big Island in winter involves a chance of seeing a whale. Boat or drive north of Kawaihae and the odds approach certainty that you will see … Continue reading
Posted in Alaska, Chartering, Travel Hints, Wildlife
Tagged Hawaii, humpback, Point Adolphus, whale
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Encountering Brown Bear
Almost anyone who lives in Alaska can recall their first or maybe even frequent bear encounters. I count myself in this group and can vividly remember the first time I encountered a bear up close and personal. Looking back on that … Continue reading
Posted in Alaska, Wildlife
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