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A Black bear mother and cub, watch the river for returning salmon.

Late afternoon in Campbell River British Columbia, I waited for bears to come down from the forest in search of a meal from the returning salmon in the river. Much to my delight a mother and young cub appeared on the other side of the river to fish.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Campbell River British Columbia., Canada
Camera: Canon EOS R5
Copyright: © Tony Austin