Melanie Leeson

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September 2022

Wildlife and a few landscapes of the north island.
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  • B&W

    B&W

    Trying something new.

  • Spark

    Spark

    Curiosity brought the cub over to have a closer look at me. Mom was busy chasing fish nearby.

  • Spark

    Spark

    Getting impatient waiting for Mom.

  • In Tight

    In Tight

    She washed down the fish with river water then began the search for another fish. I was so pleased she looked back at us.

  • Coastal Brown Bear, female

    Coastal Brown Bear, female

    She dragged a fish up to the forest to eat alone, there was another Brown Bear in the vicinity. I guess she was wondering why we were watching her.

  • Bear Hug

    Bear Hug

    Hugging a spawned out Salmon. Yup, you know what's next.

  • Big, Bold and Beautiful

    Big, Bold and Beautiful

    She came from the forest right behind us as we approached the river. We moved out of the way quickly and quietly. The river is full of fish. She had no issues with us. Lots more photos to come later today.

  • Coastal Brown Bear

    Coastal Brown Bear

    We spent a fantastic day on the west coast of BC photographing these beautiful full-bodied bears.

  • Grumpy

    Grumpy

    He is a very mild mannered Bear until there is food involved, then look out.

  • Columbia Black-tail Deer

    Columbia Black-tail Deer

    A Spike watching a couple bucks engage during rut.

  • Dressed for success.

    Dressed for success.

    We found this little guy with Mom on the way back to camp. It was taken well after sunset using very high ISO. Look at that perfect tie; what a cutie!

  • Bull Rossevelt Elk

    Bull Rossevelt Elk

    He is a healthy bull. The points on his antlers rate him as a 6/7.

  • Roosevelt family

    Roosevelt family

    The little guy was quite interested in us.

  • Bull Elk in Rut

    Bull Elk in Rut

    Showing interest in a female.

  • Roosevelt Bull and Cow

    Roosevelt Bull and Cow

    He had a small harem of 6 or 7 females with their young.

  • Roosevelt Elk

    Roosevelt Elk

    What could be better than finding a large bull Elk during rut season? Finding one at sunset :)

  • Turmoil

    Turmoil

    Waves smashing into rocks.

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