Meeting a wild bear is always risky proposition,here are a few moments I really do not care to repeat.Brown bears alias grizzlies are the worst offenders,they have no fear and like to show their superiority to humans.Brown bear attack is something you never forget (if you live thru it).

Uffff,that was close....


Pushing it.


Bear attack,only the swinging head came up sharp..

Winston,thank you for your kind words.Seriously,why do you think a shy eagle approached human dwelling,just to pose for me??? The photo was taken in February when eagles cannot find much to eat so they move to town and eat garbage, crows, gulls and pets.Yes,they prefer fish but salmon run in this area takes place only in June,July and August.So the cat WAS in a serious danger because the eagle WAS hungry enough to beg humans for food.And the cat was asking for aggressive response because she was reaching for the tail feathers.By the way take a look at the enclosed photo of an eagle sprayed with fresh blood of a mammal,not fish.

Thanks!

Sometimes the timing is just right....

Flying high.A salmon escaping a brown bear,Anan Creek,Alaska.


Stupid,brave or suicidal?The crazy cat walked away from this encounter unharmed.


Unfair wrestling match,the underdog won.

I cannot find "reptiles and friends" anywhere.Where to look????

No,it was just wet-soaked thru like I never seen before.

This was also taken thru glass.You should press your lens against the glass to avoid reflection.

This was also taken thru glass.You should press your lens against the glass to avoid reflection.

Surprisingly Bald eagle is not Alaska state bird.

Greetings from Alaska.

Black bear at Anan Creek.


Sitka Blacktail deer.


Humpback whales feeding.