This week I had the good fortune of observing yet another black bear family feeding in a cottonwood tree, so here is a pair of little spring cubs to brighten your day. Have a great weekend out there and remember to watch for bears!
Cheers,
Colin
April Aurora
The clouds parted just long enough last night to witness a nice little light show around midnight, as the aurora-viewing season is quickly drawing to a close.
Easy Like Sunday Mornin'
It's a sunny, swanny Sunday morning in Eagle River Valley. Get out and enjoy the day!
Colin
Ethereality is my Reality
"Ethereality is my reality."
Here are two more photos from Monday's ski trek in Portage Valley. I'd wanted to hike up to Byron Glacier to explore the ice caves but with the recent snow slides on either side of the valley and all the wind-packed snow, avalanche danger was too high to risk going up there. Better to be safe than sorry, as they say, and live to create another day!
Colin
More Baby Moose
Following in Mom's footsteps...
Another image from yesterday.
Springtime is Baby Animal Time
Black bear cub in Chugach State Park, Alaska.
Going the Extra Mile
Yesterday I walked a few miles along the river, examining the receding ice. My goal was to document the changes and, more specifically, take a close look under the ice bridges, most of which have collapsed by now. I found this bridge intact with rushing water directly below and a nice view of the valley in the background, the only issue being that the water was too deep for my Xtra Tough rubber boots. Determined to get the shot and set up just above the surface of the water, I removed my boots, pants, and thermal layer and waded into the icy water barefooted, repeatedly telling myself that it really isn’t that cold. In the end, it really wasn’t too bad and I came away with a unique perspective of the river and the valley.
Sleeping Beauties
Sleeping Beauties - I can only imagine that migrating across the continent is physically exhausting. Last night I watched this pair of trumpeter swans preen and then curl up and go to sleep on the water. This is likely just a stop on their journey to summer nesting grounds.
