Brown bear takes a break from fishing
During our visit to Katmai National Park & Preserve this past summer, the action was fast and furious oftentimes. There were times, however, when things settled down and we and…
Video: Top Shots 2019 – Alaska
By far my 'photo excursion of the year'. We headed north to our nation's 49th state and spent two weeks exploring this amazing place. The sheer size of Alaska and…
Brown bear cubs hanging out on the river
These triplets were following along with their mom while she was fishing Moraine Creek in National Park Service Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska. The sow would go into the…
Brown bear focused on the fish
One of my favorite captures from our trip to Alaska this past summer and the one that graces the cover of my Wildlife 2020 calendar. This beautiful bear was very proficient…
Brown bear sow keeps watch from a field of fireweed
Well, it doesn't get much better than this! When this female popped her head up from the fireweed, our guide exclaimed, "That's the money shot!" I can't disagree. The bear…
Blonde brown bear sow debates the best way to cross with her cubs
Seeing a bear with her cubs is special but coming across a blonde colored mom with similarly light-colored cubs was even better. Their coloring is not common in brown bears…