Not the best bear photo but the biggest bear I have seen on this trip from Katmai to Kamchatka. This one was spotted on the banks of the Zupanova River. Photo: Ulrich Jobs

Geographic Harbor is a part of Katmai National Park, the site of the largest volcanic eruption of the 20th century. We set out early in our fleet of Zodiacs to look for the legendary coastal brown bears that come here to feed on salmon. We did find bears as the fog lifted, but the salmon will not be here until July so the bears were feeding on clams, mussels, and barnacles. These bears also enjoy their vegetables and like to eat protein-rich sedges and cow parsnip.
Source: NG Orion expedition report 2019-06-20, Grace Winer;
Photographer Ulrich Jobs

Geographic Harbour, Katmai National Park, Alaska

Mother with one year old cub at Geographic Harbour, Katmai National Park, Alaska

Geographic Harbour, Katmai National Park, Alaska

The Chiswell Islands are a major nesting area for seabirds including black-legged kittiwakes. These seabirds, part of the gull family, nest in dense communities in nearly inaccessible areas. Source: NG Orion expedition report 2019-06-19, Mike Greenfelder; Photographer: Ulrich Jobs

Jaguars, the third largest “big cat” on earth dwells deep within the Pantanal’s tangled floodplain forests. Along with breathtaking jaguars, the Pantanal’s other truly great spectacle is provided by the amazing variety of water birds that utilize these wetlands to probe, sift and stab for prey. They include huge numbers of egrets, herons, ibis and wood storks, as well as spoonbills and jabiru.

iPhone Photos: View from the trail head

We are looking forward to board the National Geographic Orion again. This time our journey will start at Seward and end in Nome, Alaska. Praying for calm weather to cross the Bering Sea as there is always the risk of getting sea sick. Hope to get some good shots of bears when visiting Kamchatka. All batteries are fully charged. Ready to sail.

The Kimberley is not only waterfalls but in the early season there are a lot and they are all beautiful then with plenty of water.

Helicopter flights are great to experience the beauty of The Kimberley