Sea Lion Spring

Sea Lion Spring - Howe Sound - Atl'kitsem

Sea Lion Spring

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On an April kayak trip, I encounter a number of groups of sea lions feeding on schools of anchovy. At one point I come upon sea lions that have herded a school into a cove, and an entertaining cluster of eagles are grabbing the scraps.

Bob launching kayak into water
Launching on the shores of Gambier Island
Herd of sea lions
A herd of sea lions has trapped a school of anchovies in a small cove
Sea lions resting
Sea lions resting after feeding
School of anchovy
Anchovy school with sea lion in pursuit
Close up of Sea Lion at the surface
A barking male California sea lion