Alaska Birds And Wildlife

Eagle Coming In For Landing

American Bald Eagle coming in for landing at the harbor in Haines, Alaska. Due to the efforts of so very many, these magnificent birds are making a great return to the skies. Wild and free. July 2018. www.shootingnomads.com

Black Bear In The Wildflowers of Alaska

Black Bear enjoying the wildflowers on a warm summer's day in Alaska. July 2018. www.shootingnomads.com

Black Bear of Alaska

Black Bear enjoying the wildflowers on a warm summer's day in Alaska. July 2018. www.shootingnomads.com

Sea Lion Salmon Snack

Amazing to watch the sea lions feeding on the salmon in the Valdez Harbor. They come in with the tides. The bulls come last after the others have come to coral the fish. The females will usually take only the heads of the fish whereas the males tend to swallow the salmon whole! Gulls are close at hand to snatch any scraps. Amazing wildlife! www.shootingnomads.com

Alaska Marmot

This curious Alaska Marmot was out at the Valdez Ferry site happily munching away on a field of flowers. Initially was afraid but quickly became curious about me and came in very close to pose for a few photos for my camera! My morning gift! www.shootingnomads.com

Sea Lion Secrets

These two sea lions definitely had tales to tell! They stayed close together as the group of sea lions were fishing for salmon in the evening sun. They were a delight to watch and learn about sea lion interactions, behaviors and hunting tactics. Amazing marine wildlife! www.shootingnomads.com

Bald Eagle searching for prey at the old Valdez town site. Clearly undeterred by my presence. Was shooting with a 500mm prime and couldn't back up any further on the shore line to catch a full wing span in flight. An amazing eagle with focused attention and not easily distracted by a mere human! www.shootingnomads.com

Moose Munchies

Majestic moose in the Chitina area of Alaska. Munching on water plant roots in the One Mile Lake. If you look closely you will see all the pesky mosquitos that she must be trying to avoid as well!. July 2018.

Brown Bear Of Alaska

Brown Bear of Alaska. Looks like he just walked right out of a children's story book. Beautiful bear on a quiet morning along the Denali National Park roadside. August 2018. www.shootingnomads.com

Alaskan Grizzly

Alaskan grizzly bear in Denali National Park along the road in search of berries. August 2018. www.shootingnomads.com

Sandhill Crane of Alaska

Sandhill Crane of Alaska searching for food in the field at Creamer's Dairy. August 2018. www.shootingnomads.com

Trumpeter Swan of Alaska

Elegant Trumpeter Swan along a roadside lake early morning leaving the North Pole and heading to Fairbanks. Quiet, elegant and serene in the silence of the morning. www.shootingnomads.com

Bald Eagle of Homer Learning To Fly

Juvenile Bald Eagle in Homer Alaska, learning to fly. Fondly named by the locals as Eddie or Homerian depending on who you ask! The parents attentively watch from a crane top close by as junior gets closer and closer to taking flight. August 2018. www.shootingnomads.com

Homers Baby Bald Eagle

Juvenile baby Bald Eagle of Homer, Alaska. Age 12 weeks and about ready to fledge. No other siblings and parents stay perched nearby atop of a crane to keep a close watch. August 2018. www.shootingnomads.com

Black-legged Kittiwake of Alaska

Black-legged Kittiwake of Homer, Alaska at the "spit". The kittiwakes are here by the hundreds along the harbor bands of the shoreline. August 2018. www.shootingnomads.com

Tuffed Puffin of Alaska

Excited to see our first puffins here in Homer, Alaska. Most of the puffins had already left the Homer area although there were still a few to be found around Gull Island. August, 2018. www.shootingnomads.com

Sea Otter of Alaska

Adorable Sea Otter of Homer, Alaska showing us his crab catch! Clearly the otter was delighted in polishing off the crab for an afternoon snack. August 2018. www.shootingnomads.com

Black Bear of Alaska

Black Bear of Alaska on Skilak Road outside of Soldotna. Many black bears were present in this area and warrants hikers to take precaution when hiking on the trails in Alaska for bear safety preparedness. This gorgeous black bear was munching on roadside berries and getting ready for winter hibernation. August 2018 www.shootingnomads.com

Porcupine On Top Of The World

This adorable Yukon Porcupine immediately captured my heart. It was merrily munching away on flowers on The Top Of The World Highway in Canada. Having never photographed a porcupine before, I was a little hesitant about potential quill throwing my way. However, this little critter was more than just a little curious and would poke it's head out to check up on my activities now and again. Not wanting to push my luck, I took a few snaps and let it get back to the delightful flower munching. Thankful for the wonderful opportunity to see such a roadside beauty! www.shootingnomads.com

Porcupine Profile

This adorable Yukon Porcupine immediately captured my heart. It was merrily munching away on flowers on The Top Of The World Highway in Canada. Having never photographed a porcupine before, I was a little hesitant about potential quill throwing my way. However, this little critter was more than just a little curious and would poke it's head out to check up on my activities now and again. Not wanting to push my luck, I took a few snaps and let it get back to the delightful flower munching. Thankful for the wonderful opportunity to see such a roadside beauty! www.shootingnomads.com

Ruffed Grouse On Top Of The World

Ruffed Grouse on the Top Of The World Highway just after passing the border into Canada. One of two beautiful grouse amidst the roadside flowers and scrubs. www.shootingnomads.com

Red Fox of Canada (Foxy Ted)

While continuing our travel adventures on the Alaska Highway, we were delighted to spend a little time with this inquisitive red fox. He was silently working his way along the roadside trench in search of critter food and with only slight hesitation in getting a closer look at us as we came a little closer. www.shootingnomads.com