The local Kokanee-salmon season is winding down now, but it is not yet entirely over. There are still a few fish here spawning and a few black bears feasting on them.
Of course. getting a picture of a bear capturing a Kokanee is fraught with problems. Access is limited, and, even when seen close by, a bear could be facing the wrong way.
Now and then, it works out.
A black bear pulls a Kokanee salmon from the stream.
The bear then took it into the woods to eat.
Thank you! I’ve really enjoyed every shot of bears with Kokanee, especially this last one. The way you capture the most intense, life-and-death moments is amazing. And this photo’s so active and so wet… it’s like we can hear the splashing creek!