Today the tide was not low enough to create a low tide rapid, so the grizzly bears moved to the water's edge to mow sedge grass. The sedge close to the boat is the most succulent, washed by tide twice a day. So we hang out quietly and watch the gang munch.
Also today was a sad reminder that 50% of grizzly cubs do not survive their first year. As new bears from other inlets smell the salmon and arrive to get their share, the cubs of the year take a beating. The Mom's have to be willing to defend them from aggressive males; too often the family group runs, and the last cub in line gets hit and killed by a male. The Mom with 3 cubs of the year lost all 3 cubs during this week. A rough life.
Amazing black bear sightings, as these last few days have not been good low tides in the morning. Mom's with cubs seem to be coming out of the berry patches and eating mid tide seaweed! We expect low morning tides Aug 14 to 19 for more great black bear sightings.
BIRDS:
Numerous bald eagles waiting for fish scraps from grizzly bear dinners.
MARINE MAMMALS:
harbour seals
harbour porpoise
dolphins
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Grizzly bear viewing report from Tide Rip Grizzly Tours, Telegraph Cove, British Columbia.
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