Bear Encounter

My first encounter with a wild black bear in New Jersey. It's also the first time I came across a bear while walking a trail. We both got surprised. It's not a good thing to surprise a bear, though! I still took a few pictures, turned around, and got out of there really fast.

Saint Paul Island wildlife

Northern Fur Seals:








Parakeet Auklets:








Arctic Fox:




Least Auklets:






Crested Auklet:


Thick-billed Murres:




On this picture, notice how the birds on the left are a bit different from the ones on the right. Their backs are dark brown rather than black, and their bills are more pointed and lack a white stripe on them. They are Common Murres, while the ones on the right are Thick-billed Murres.


More Parakeet Auklets:




And a perfect last image to remember St Paul by: