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Brook Falls Bears 2011

Brook Falls Bears 2011
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Waiting, waiting for the jumpers
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Waiting, waiting for the jumpers

2011AlaskaBearsbrook fallsThe Brooks River near Bristol Bay Alaska has a very heavy salmon runso every summer the bears congregate at the falls to feast on fresh salmon.

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  • There seems to be two schools of thought in bear fishing. One, stand in the pool where the fish gather strength to jump, Two, stand above the falls and try to catch a fish in midair when they jump.
  • Waiting, waiting for the jumpers
  • Waiting to catch a fish in midair as they jump the falls.
  • The gulls hang around to feast on the scraps left by the bears. Saw this one coming in to land and snapped a quick shot.
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