Spring cub

We're lucky enough to have three generations of cubs in the estuary vicinity this year. This spring cub (sex still undetermined) is growing more and more brazen every day. Weeks ago, it was terrified of its mother when she caught spawning chum in the creek. Now the cub tackles spawned out salmon on its own, investigates other cubs, and occasionally meanders in our direction to get a better idea of what us bipedal creatures are all about. The cub is still, by far, the most vocal bear in the estuary. Whenever a slight amount of stress arises, this cub huffs repeatedly, as its mother stands casually at bay, looking for salmon in the creek or observing an approaching bear.

Keeping a playful eye on the large hominid beasts standing atop the hill near the creek...

Like many cubs, this one's interest is aroused with the close approach of a raven, crow, or gull.


Still displaying signs of timidity, which is understandable for a 7 month old bear. With the heavy pink run, there has been an almost continuous congregation of multiple bears on the creek for several weeks.

A quick playfight with mom after consuming a few roe-filled salmon.

Mom displaying a sufficient amount of tolerance after receiving a bear bite to the nose...