Katmai Conservancy Ranger Naomi's June 12, 2019 Comments & Photos:[]
Ranger Naomi commented on June 12, 2019 at 10:44 AKDT :
"Thanks, Lani. Don't want any false expectations. There are always hitches -- it's Katmai and it's remote. When I actually meet the crew here in Brooks, I will let you know. When we get official updates from Explore, Explore and we rangers will be sure to keep you informed. Now we all just have to be patient. It's hard, I know."
Ranger Naomi commented on June 12, 2019 at 10:55 AKDT and shared this photo .:
"Hooray! I am actually able to post photos now. Thank you D. This is photo of a subadult that we have seen roaming the beach and camp. I saw a large fat dark brown boar on the beach this morning. Sorry no picture. I was trying to get out of its way and get visitors to back up. But I will keep trying to get photos for you guys. I know you want to see BEARS so much!"
Ranger Naomi commented on June 12, 2019 at 10:59 AKDT and shared her June 6, 2019 photo of a subadult she saw at the falls.:
"Here is another young bear I saw at the falls on June 6th. It was following another sub."
Ranger Naomi commented on June 12, 2019 at 11:02 AKDT and shared her June 6, 2019 photo of a subadult.:
"Here is the sub I also saw on June 6th at the falls. He/she was being followed by the other young bear in my previous post."
Greyhound Jo replied to Ranger Naomi stating: "This one needs some salmon!"
Ranger Naomi replied to Greyhound Jo on June 12, 2019 at 11:20 AKDT .:
"Not too bad in person."
Ranger Naomi commented on June 12, 2019 at 11:06 AKDT and shared this photo .:
"Here's my favorite picture of Brooks so far. I took it my first day here on Naknek Lake."
Ranger Naomi commented on June 12, 2019 at 11:09 AKDT and shared her June 2, 2019 photo of 32 Chunk.:
"Here is my very poor picture of my 32 Chunk bear jam. It was difficult for me to take a good picture because I was too close and wanted to move away. 32 was not moving. He wanted that spot to sleep."
KCanada replied to Ranger Naomi inquiring about 32 Chunk:
"Thanks! Any photo is a good photo! Is he still napping all around the lower river area?"
Ranger Naomi replied to KCanada on June 12, 2019 at 11:11 AKDT .:
"Not that I have heard about. This spot was a shortcut between ranger housing at Lake Brooks and where I live on the Valley Road."
Martina replied to Ranger Naomi:
"Hi Naomi ♥ i can not even imagine how i would feel if i could meet Chunk and all the other bears live and in person. I feel sooo Happy for you and think it`s really good luck for all of us to know that Ranger Barbara and you are there along with Mike. Thank you for all the photos...and i don`t care at the moment which bear, most important for me: they all look good and healthy."
Ranger Naomi replied to Martina on June 12, 2019 at 11:27 AKDT .:
"Thank you Martina. I am so grateful to be here. What a privilege. And what a thrill to share with you all. It is also great to be here with Ranger Barbara. 32 was actually quite calm, which calmed me. But I am not taking anything for granted."
Ranger Naomi commented on June 12, 2019 at 11:23 AKDT and shared this photo .:
"There are a couple of porcupines living in camp. Here'a picture of one from two nights ago. They are so cute."
Ranger Naomi commented on June 12, 2019 at 11:25 AKDT and shared this photo .:
"Birds! Love those mergansers. At the Falls."
Ranger Naomi commented on June 12, 2019 at 11:30 AKDT re: the 2019 Bears of Brooks River book:
"All I can say is we are working on the Bear Book as fast as we can. We want to make sure it is accurate for you. Many things were delayed this year, but rest assured, we have not forgotten about your desire to see the Bear Book."
Ranger Naomi commented on June 12, 2019 at 15:14 AKDT re: the Explore.org live cam techs have arrived at Brooks Camp.:
"Good news. The Explore guys are here! We still DO NOT know when things will be live. But the fact that they are here is good news."
Brooks Lodge Facebook Post:[]
Brooks Lodge's June 12, 2019 15:30 Facebook post with Kara Stenberg's photo of a male subadult on the beach.:
