Tuesday, December 01, 2009

December 2009 - Fraser River Valley, British Columbia, Canada

In November, deep in the heart of Fraser River Valley in perhaps the most biologically diverse and important areas in British Columbia. In November, deep in the heart of Fraser River Valley in perhaps the most biologically diverse and important areas in British Columbia.






The raptors are drawn to the area by the millions of spawning salmon that travel up the Fraser River to tributaries such as the Harrison River. At the peak there will be 1500 to 2000 Bald Eagles returning to feed on the salmon which are at the very end of their cycle of life. 


The estuary is also home to incredible wildlife such as trumpeter swans, ducks, seal, bear, coyote, deer and the great white sturgeon.

The bones are picked clean and the cycle of life is complete.




1 comment:

Unknown said...

I love how you find art in everything Mary. This is Jennifer from SRC Cardiology by the way. I gave my mom your blog address and she's been looking at your photo's too. I love the thought of you two sailing up and down the coast exploring all the nooks and crannies. I hope your husband is feeling better soon. We'll do our best to see that he does. I promise. Happy trails Mary...or seas rather!