Alaska Photos (2006)

By September 3, 2006January 14th, 2016Alaska, Katmai, Kenai Fjords, National Parks, Wildlife

I have posted 382 photos from my 10-day trip to visit Alaska’s Kenai Fjords National Park and Katmai National Park, including sea otters (Enhydra lutris), Stellar sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus), and most notably, brown bears (Ursus arctos, also known as grizzly bears). Here are a few:

Sea otter, Enhydra lutris, Resurrection Bay, Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska

Sea otter.
Image ID: 16940
Species: Sea otter, Enhydra lutris
Location: Resurrection Bay, Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska, USA

Steller sea lions (Northern sea lions) gather on rocks.  Steller sea lions are the largest members of the Otariid (eared seal) family.  Males can weigh up to 2400 lb, females up to 770 lb, Eumetopias jubatus, Chiswell Islands, Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska

Steller sea lions (Northern sea lions) gather on rocks. Steller sea lions are the largest members of the Otariid (eared seal) family. Males can weigh up to 2400 lb., females up to 770 lb.
Image ID: 16977
Species: Steller sea lion, Eumetopias jubatus
Location: Chiswell Islands, Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska, USA

Bald eagle, Haliaeetus leucocephalus, Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska

Bald eagle.
Image ID: 17376
Species: Bald eagle, Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Location: Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska, USA

A large, old brown bear (grizzly bear) wades across Brooks River. Coastal and near-coastal brown bears in Alaska can live to 25 years of age, weigh up to 1400 lbs and stand over 9 feet tall, Ursus arctos, Katmai National Park

A large, old brown bear (grizzly bear) wades across Brooks River. Coastal and near-coastal brown bears in Alaska can live to 25 years of age, weigh up to 1400 lbs and stand over 9 feet tall.
Image ID: 17039
Species: Brown bear, Ursus arctos
Location: Brooks River, Katmai National Park, Alaska, USA

Two mature brown bears fight to establish hierarchy and fishing rights, Ursus arctos, Brooks River, Katmai National Park, Alaska

Two mature brown bears fight to establish hierarchy and fishing rights.
Image ID: 17036
Species: Brown bear, Ursus arctos
Location: Brooks River, Katmai National Park, Alaska, USA

Alaskan brown bear catching a jumping salmon, Brooks Falls, Ursus arctos, Brooks River, Katmai National Park

Alaskan brown bear catching a jumping salmon, Brooks Falls.
Image ID: 17032
Species: Brown bear, Ursus arctos
Location: Brooks River, Katmai National Park, Alaska, USA

Brown bear spring cub, just a few months old, Ursus arctos, Brooks River, Katmai National Park, Alaska

Brown bear spring cub, just a few months old.
Image ID: 17056
Species: Brown bear, Ursus arctos
Location: Brooks River, Katmai National Park, Alaska, USA

Brown bear walks through the marshes that skirt the Brooks River, Ursus arctos, Katmai National Park, Alaska

Brown bear walks through the marshes that skirt the Brooks River.
Image ID: 17062
Species: Brown bear, Ursus arctos
Location: Brooks River, Katmai National Park, Alaska, USA

Two brown bears wait for salmon at Brooks Falls. Blurring of the water is caused by a long shutter speed. Brooks River, Ursus arctos, Katmai National Park, Alaska

Two brown bears wait for salmon at Brooks Falls. Blurring of the water is caused by a long shutter speed. Brooks River.
Image ID: 17048
Species: Brown bear, Ursus arctos
Location: Brooks River, Katmai National Park, Alaska, USA

See also:

Photos of brown bears catching salmon
Photos of brown bears eating salmon
Photos of brown bears fighting
Photos of brown bear cubs
Sea otter photos
Grizzly bear photos
Brown bear photos
Stellar sea lion photos

All the photos including a few wack ones (on the last couple of pages) like seaplanes, my tent, and some lame photos of se

About Phil Colla

I am a natural history photographer. I enjoy making compelling images in the ocean, on land, and in the air. I have maintained the Natural History Photography blog since 2005 and my searchable Natural History Photography Library since 1997. Here are some tear sheets and behind the scenes views. Thanks for looking!