BEASTS OF THE BUOY

61-16-7Stellar’s sea lions rest on a buoy marking the most remote edge of the Copper River Delta.

Stellar’s sea lions love to hang out on buoys.  Safe from rare but ever-present packs of killer whales, the same sea lions that are so timid and quick to disappear when approached by our boat, feel no desire to leave the buoy.

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61-16-6As they are rocked to sleep, the constant clanging of the bell must be something of a lullaby.

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  1. Sandra Allen

    Michael: Thank you for the wonderful articles in Country magazine. It almost brought tears to my eyes remembering the times I had in Alaska. I have lived there five times now, both in Fairbanks and Anchorage, and miss it to my soul.

    But, your photography takes me back and I just wanted to thank you for it. You are to AK what Craig Tuttle is to Oregon. I hope you and your family are still living the dream. Sincerely, Sandi Allen/Sutherlin OR

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