Katmai, Day 2 🐻
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Here are some of the moments that made our second day unforgettable—ending with the three of them together on the beach. ❤️
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Back Together with Belle 🐻
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Yesterday brought splashes, fishing, and Shaggy Bear’s arrival. Today, a quieter look at the bears leads us back to Belle and her two cubs in the shallows.
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More from our second day in Katmai.
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Splashes, Fishing & Shaggy Bear 🐻💦
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From flying water to quiet concentration, the fishing brings plenty to watch. Then Shaggy Bear comes strolling in.
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A few more moments from Katmai Day 2—each with a story of its own.
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One Last Snapper
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Snuggles over, tide coming in, but Belle takes her time to grab one more snapper. Little girl coy always keeping watch while the little boy just keeps crying.
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Snuggle Time
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Our day 2 on Katmai is coming to a close. What better way to end the day than to observe Belle cuddling with her Coy on the beach after a lovely fishing session.
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Running after fish, running from other bears, running to catch up with mum - running is finally beginning to take a toll on our little coy. They finally wind down and snuggle in next to their mom for a little rest before they move on to find their evening sleep #Katmai #AlaskaBears

Today is a special day in Alaska....Happy first day of fall AND happy first day of Fat Bear Week! 🐻🍂

Who are you rooting for? #Alaskabears #fatbearweek #fallequinox

Photo by Kasey Mueller

Many Faces of Belle
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Belle is the first grizzly I’ve photographed that when I look at her face I literally see a teddy bear face. For this next series. I’m looking at the many faces of Belle.
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And They’re Off!
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It began with two little bears walking quietly side by side. Then came a playful interruption—and suddenly they were racing down the beach at full speed! Swipe to watch the mischief unfold.
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In Step
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Different colours and different personalities, but always exploring together. Belle’s cubs paused, watched and wandered along the beach—often matching each other step for step.
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After a long evening of fishing, Belle’s cubs are tired, and her little boy settles in to nurse. As the golden light quickly fades into blue hour, his dark-furred sister watches quietly, patiently waiting her turn with Mum.
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Take a Walk
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Belle finished her fish, gathered her coy, and walked to another fishing spot. She walked right in front of us. It was a quiet moment with our lenses in as far as they would go. Love recalling these moments.
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Belle Gets Her Salmon
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I don’t know what it is about wildlife eating that fascinates photographers, but it was a delight to photograph Belle catching and eating her salmon.
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In Step they Go
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Experience to still shots. These coy moving as one in the Alaskan wild keep my spirit with them. Even now after being home awhile, I am transported right back. Enjoy!
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Little Personalities
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I can’t get enough of Mama Belle’s coy. This little girl (dark) and boy (lighter) move in tandem and seem to think as one.

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Fishing Rest

Even busy bear families need a quiet pause. After fishing, Mama and her cubs gathered close beside the water—resting, watching and simply being together.

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