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Nikki and her cubs, a cinnamon colored black bear
Posted on 8/13/16 at 9:40 pm
Posted on 8/13/16 at 9:40 pm
Nikki a tagged black bear has been showing up at the same spot for a couple of years when the salmon run. Last year she had two cubs, this year she has three. She's a cinnemon color black bear with three cubs.
Watching her is very interesting, she'll make the cubs climb a tree while fishing but today she didn't and one got temporarily lost. It's a horrible sound listening to a cub cry, but she had the little guy back under her nose in a matter of minutes. It's a beautiful thing to watch nature at work in an intact ecosystem.
Phone pics so they're not so great.
Short vid
Watching her is very interesting, she'll make the cubs climb a tree while fishing but today she didn't and one got temporarily lost. It's a horrible sound listening to a cub cry, but she had the little guy back under her nose in a matter of minutes. It's a beautiful thing to watch nature at work in an intact ecosystem.
Phone pics so they're not so great.
Short vid
This post was edited on 8/13/16 at 10:28 pm
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Posted on 8/13/16 at 9:52 pm to RogerTheShrubber
Beautiful.
I have killed over 30 species of mammals on this planet. But I have never had an desire to kill a bear.
I have killed over 30 species of mammals on this planet. But I have never had an desire to kill a bear.
Posted on 8/13/16 at 9:55 pm to No Colors
All the violent bear videos i see online.... Killing a calf and killing a deer. I'd kill every bear i saw. Because if they can do that to a 150-250lb animal imagine what a bear could do to a small child or an adult.
Posted on 8/13/16 at 9:59 pm to No Colors
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I have killed over 30 species of mammals on this planet. But I have never had an desire to kill a bear.
I feel the same way. Love watching them when the salmon are in. It's fascinating. Just don't have the desire to kill them.
It's a unique opportunity to get up close to them when the salmon and berries are thick. They don't care about people, only food. Springtime is a little more dangerous.
Posted on 8/13/16 at 10:48 pm to FournetteForEver7
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All the violent bear videos i see online.... Killing a calf and killing a deer. I'd kill every bear i saw. Because if they can do that to a 150-250lb animal imagine what a bear could do to a small child or an adult.
You don't understand animal behavior.
Posted on 8/13/16 at 10:49 pm to RogerTheShrubber
Not so great?? You got a mother and cubs plus a shot with her grabbing salmon on a cell phone!! Plus I'm pretty sure three cubs is unusual. That's off the charts. It looks like you're 30 yards away?? Always love your Alaska pics. Thanks.
Posted on 8/13/16 at 11:09 pm to Jimmydatiger
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Not so great?? You got a mother and cubs plus a shot with her grabbing salmon on a cell phone!! Plus I'm pretty sure three cubs is unusual. That's off the charts. It looks like you're 30 yards away?? Always love your Alaska pics. Thanks.
I've got better pics, I just can't do as well with this cell phone though.
I was about 15 yards away in a couple of those. I tend to get a bit close sometimes when I don't have a sufficient lens.
Posted on 8/13/16 at 11:18 pm to RogerTheShrubber
15 yards, man that has got to be a thrill. Great pics thanks again made my night 
Posted on 8/13/16 at 11:48 pm to Jimmydatiger
Posted on 8/13/16 at 11:59 pm to RogerTheShrubber
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15 yards
Wow. Do they not get a little defensive with her cubs around?
Posted on 8/14/16 at 12:07 am to RogerTheShrubber
Roger. Those pics are gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.
Posted on 8/14/16 at 1:31 am to RogerTheShrubber
frickin love bears so much. easily favorite animal
Posted on 8/14/16 at 1:45 am to FournetteForEver7
Did you graduate from high school
Posted on 8/14/16 at 2:01 am to RogerTheShrubber
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I was about 15 yards away in a couple of those.
How far was your vehicle?
Posted on 8/14/16 at 10:19 am to SportTiger1
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Wow. Do they not get a little defensive with her cubs around?
In certain situations. Whey they are fishing, they are perfectly safe. Black bears aren't territorial like brown bears but are protective. But she takes care of the cubs, puts them in a safe place then goes about her business. It's fun to watch.
Posted on 8/14/16 at 10:19 am to Tiger Ree
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How far was your vehicle?
About half a mile away. This was on a trail. There's a little footbridge over the creek where I took a couple of the shots.
This post was edited on 8/14/16 at 10:22 am
Posted on 8/14/16 at 10:20 am to NoHoTiger
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Roger. Those pics are gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks! I've got better pics but this is the first time I've ran up on a sow with three cubs.
Posted on 8/14/16 at 10:21 am to Carson123987
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frickin love bears so much. easily favorite animal
Same here. They are really fascinating creatures.
Posted on 8/14/16 at 11:49 am to RogerTheShrubber
Awesome pics. Love that last one
Posted on 8/14/16 at 2:33 pm to Drank
Dude, what an amazing experience. Thank you for sharing.
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