Last Days of Fall

This bison enjoys a warm fall afternoon before the snows come again to Hayden Valley in Yellowstone NP.

Poser

This Big Horn Sheep ewe seems to pose as she surveys the steep, rocky slope she stands on. Near Gardiner in Yellowstone NP.

King of the Hill

This bear is atop the sand dune ridge separating the ocean from the Douglas River system.

I Gallop for Salmon

The Chase

A brown bear chasing another salmon in the Douglas River system in Katmai NP, Alaska.

Are You Food?

Fortunately we were in a group large enough to dispel this thought. Katmai NP, Alaska.

Golden Glow

The late sun really lights up the coat of this brown bear in Katmai NP, Alaska.

Frolic

A brown bear rolling on his back to change directions in the Douglas River. Katmai NP.

Intense

Coming At You

Chasing down salmon in the Douglas River in Katmai NP, Alaska.

The Gaze

Looking downstream for the next wave of salmon to come up.

Season's End

This large brown bear against a beautiful backdrop of the Douglas River area of Katmai NP, AK is looking for some final fish as the salmon season ends.

Eye to Eye

In the midst of fishing for salmon this bear made eye contact. In Katmai NP, Alaska.

Low Level

This Steller's Sea Eagle is making a low level pass over the water looking for a fish it can pick with its talons.

A Big Fish

A Steller's sea eagle taking it all in near Rausu, Hokkaido.

Intent

This white tailed sea eagle is intent on its next meal near Rausu, Hokkaido, Japan.

Take Off

A Steller's Sea Eagle taking off from an icy perch near Rausu, Hokkaido.

Rausu

Lake Kussharo

Gettin' Down

These Whooper Swans on frozen Lake Kussharo, Hokkaido are using their necks to nuzzle into their natural down comforter.  The hot spring feeds into the lake making a warmer, melted strip of water at the shoreline.