Long-tailed Weasel

Merganser with complementary reflection

Mom on the right keeps close eye on cub.

Aspen leaves were turning yellow and orange. Lovely.

Yes, they do swallow the salmon whole.

Sharon, Penny, and Sheri.

Cubs chew on the dead salmon but they apparently prefer berries and other plant life.

Kokanee Salmon. Fresh-water salmon. They spawn in the creek, dig shallow holes in the gravel creek bed for the eggs, the males fertilize the eggs and both parents protect the area. They may do this several time, but the female soon dies, the male dies a week or so later. Lots of dead fish around.

One of two orphans that were released by Wildcare recently. They seem to be doing quite well on their own.

Lunch at the lake

Emerald Bay

Douglas Squirrel Or Chickaree

When dry, this beaver is clearly blond.

Sheri introduced us to this incredible place.

Beaver

The rangers kept pulling down the beaver dam because it not only stopped the salmon from moving up the creek, but it flooded the various tourist areas. Big controversy about this, as the Beavers are older inhabitants of the area. Salmon were introduced more recently.