About This BlogBears. Salmon. Volcanoes. Wilderness. Culture. These are the terranes of Katmai. Each is distinct, but in combination these features create a place like no other. Read about the uniqueness of Katmai in this blog. Notes from the Field: The Eye of the Wolf
September 28, 2017
A close encounter with a coastal wolf leads to reflections on the inner complexity of a top predator and the value of protecting animals that are often feared and misunderstood. Notes from the Field: Soaring Above a World of Plenty
September 21, 2017
Discovering Katmai by air during an aerial survey provides wonder and valuable data over the abundance of the park Notes from the Field: The Ethics of Science
September 15, 2017
Visiting a bear health exam on the Changing Tides Project reveals the care scientists show in protecting and understanding these impressive animals. Notes from the Field: A Tale of Two Bears
September 01, 2017
Spending time around bears provides fascinating glimpses into their unique personalities and habits. Notes from the Field: Adagio of Life and Death
September 01, 2017
Scenes of life and death on the Katmai coast can reveal both stories of renewal and stories of loss, often in the same events. Swimming the Brooks River
June 25, 2016
Ranger Daniel swims the Brooks River, finding another world of wildlife below the water's surface. Naknek River Cam 2016
March 28, 2016
We’re quickly approaching prime time on the Naknek River cam. Here’s what to look for over the next month. Why National Parks Can't Ignore Individual Animals
January 20, 2016
A recent Yellowstone Science article describes how a focus on individual animals limits our ability to preserve wildlife populations, but this is not true. Naming an animal, referring to its individuality, or connecting with it isn’t a weakness of the human condition or near-sighted. We must recognize the role of the individual in wildlife management, conservation, and especially in public appreciation. Death of a Bear
July 01, 2015
One year ago, bearcam favorite 130 Tundra was found dead at the cut bank along Brooks River. Her death provided another example that bears face significant risk in their daily lives. What causes the death of a bear? To Name or Not to Name?
May 07, 2015
Bears at Brooks River are assigned numbers for monitoring, management, and identification purposes. Inevitably, some bears acquire nicknames from staff and these nicknames are shared with the public, but naming wild animals is not without controversy. Is it appropriate to name wild animals? |
Last updated: April 14, 2015