Ok photographically this is pretty soft…but this bear family was WAY up in the cliffs about 300yds from shore. It was the only cubs we saw at Lake Skilak in AK.
Wildlife Wednesday Black bear cubs
Motor on Mr. Puffin
I took this off of protection island a few months ago. We could only find 3 puffins. This used to be one of the largest colonies on the west coast. I talked with a marine biologist who said it was predation by eagles that have changed this area. Too many chicks picked off so they don’t return. So sad…they are really cool birds.
Ruby Beach
The beaches on the northern half of Washington coast are stunningly beautiful.
Ruby beach has a little inlet that is pretty safe for lil ones to play in.
A whale’s tail
Got this fun shot of a baby grey whale at whale cove on the Oregon coast. It was swimming with its mom and at the time we thought it was the tale of one and the other’s face. But later we learned from a docent that these huge whales can curve up like a banana (or more). So now I think it was just the baby. WE were so surprised how close to the rock they kept.
In Tony’s eyes
This was our guide Tony…he was AMAZING. I was talking to him and then saw the cool reflection of the lake AND us in his glasses! That’s me in the yellow jacket.
One of these seals is not like the other…
This sand bar was FILLED with seals. All on shore were white/brown but one lil juvenile in the water was grey with black spots.
Cuteness
Sea otters are constantly cleaning. This is needed to keep their fur clean and allow air pockets to keep them warm.