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What

Brown Bear (Ursus arctos)

Observer

brewbooks

Date

August 7, 2007 10:26 AM AKDT

Description

We visited Anan Bay on 7 August 2007, it is a great spot although fairly difficult to get to. We saw brown bears early in the morning and then black bears, all catching salmon, which are coming up the creek to spawn.

Brown bear catching Salmon
Anan Wildlife Observatory, Anan Creek
Tongass National Forest, Alaska

Here is a little more info on Anan Bay

Explore Aug 16, 2007 #309

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Photos / Sounds

What

Pink Salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha)

Observer

brewbooks

Date

August 7, 2007 12:31 PM AKDT

Description

This is one of the largest spawning areas for Pink salmon or humpback salmon, Oncorhynchus gorbuscha
Unfortunately some salmon did not make it past the bears

Fortunately some salmon made it past

seen on the way up to Anan Wildlife Observatory, Anan Creek
Tongass National Forest, Alaska

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