Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Watching the Salmon Run

July 12th- We had a full day ahead of us in the Valdez area. We woke up and had a leisurely morning and a late breakfast in one of the local restaurants. I really love having breakfast out from time to time.   : )

In the afternoon, at low tide, we drove out  to the Solomon Gulch salmon hatchery  to watch the salmon running upstream, and perhaps catch sight of a bear feeding on the salmon (though the visitors center lady told us that they have not been seeing many bears).

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We had heard that this spot was a favorite for local fishing, but we did not expect to find the crowds…….and, no self respecting bear would be hanging out here……

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There were A LOT of people fishing these waters…….a phenomenon known, locally, as ‘combat fishing’.

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Everyone wanted to be right there where the salmon were heading up stream.

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The beach was more deserted……

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Only a handful of dedicated fishermen were lined up.

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Along with a bunch of seagulls……

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And quite a few eagles……..waiting for a catch……

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Or keeping their ‘eagle eye’ on dinner.

And speaking of fish for dinner……we went by a fish processing company while in Valdez and had an order of fish shipped home to enjoy when we get back. That’s my kind of souvenir.   ;- )

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