WHALE & GRIZZLY VIEWING EXCURSIONS

Discovery Marine Safaris E-News Letter - July 2010

10 Amazing Black Bear Facts

1. There are approximately 120,000 Black Bears living in British Columbia
2. They average 200 - 600 lbs and can reach 6'8" in length from nose to tail
3. They can live up to 30 years
4. They are classified as Carnivores but they love to eat: twigs, leaves, nuts, roots, fruit, corn; and they are great at fishing
5. They can run uphill, downhill and on flat ground and can reach speeds of 50 km/h
6. Their claws are short and curved which helps them climb trees
7. They have bigger and longer ears than a Grizzly
8. Mothers (aged 4 and up) give birth to 1 to 5 cubs in January once every two years
9. Black bear cubs weigh 1/2 pound at birth and will stay with their mother 12 to 18 months
10. Black bears can travel anywhere from 800 - 1000 square km in a life time

Black Bears are being spotted after their annual Hibernation

It’s that time of the year, Black Bears are hungry and are looking for food. When its low tide bears are being spotted on beaches in the Discovery Passage looking under rocks in the sand for clams and crabs. The way Black Bears move big heavy rocks is just amazing, it almost looks effortless. Watching Black Bears from a distance we can give you the perfect picture opportunity from our boat.

After talking about clams and crabs I got a little bit hungry, so I found one of my favorite Scallop recipes and I thought I would share it with you. In spirit with the black bears we don’t need to turn over any rocks to enjoy this little feast.

Garlic-Lemon Scallops Ready in 20 Min.

Ingredients
* 3/4 cup butter
* 3 tablespoons minced garlic
* 2 pounds large sea scallops
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/8 teaspoon pepper
* 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Directions
1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in garlic, and cook for a few
seconds until fragrant. Add scallops, and cook for several minutes on one side, then
turn over, and continue cooking until firm and opaque.
2. Remove scallops to a platter, then whisk salt, pepper, and lemon juice into butter.
Pour sauce over scallops to serve.

Amanda Schmitke – Reservation/Service Agent

......simply loves our BC coast. As a fourth year Biology student from Ontario, Amanda has adapted very easily to our West Coast life style. Her uncle is a successful fishing guide in town, who taught her about our local wildlife and history. We are very happy to have Amanda back this season. She is very organized and loves to help our guests coming from all over the world, not just with booking a trip with us but also with other questions about their stay in our area.

$99 Spring Special
4 hour Marine Wildlife Safari

Things you might see!

Bald Eagles
Black Bears
Stellar Sea Lions
Dolphins
Orcas

Spring Special is vailid from May to June 30 2010

Sightings
May 13:
Report of Orcas just South of Cape Mudge
May 14:
Report of Orcas at Sonora Island heading towards Bute Inlet

Eagle Alert!
Its that time of the year, were hundreds of Bald Eagles gather at the Arran rapids to feast on Hake fish.

Up Coming Events:
Dent Island Dinner Cruise

Only 6 Dates
for 2010!

Saturday June 5
Friday June 11
Saturday June 19
Friday June 25

Saturday July 3
Friday July 9

We are located at:
1003 N Island Highway Campbell River

Right Next to the Quadra Island Ferry Ticket booth
On the Water in our float Office

Look forward to next month’s issue, its going to feature "Whole in the Wall" and the "Arran Rapids"! I’m going to get some interesting facts, and legends about these rapids. Lets see what I can find!

Photo Contest
Starting in June, We will hold a photo contest to all our guests! Take your best shot and up load it to our web site. We will announce the Winner at the end of the Season!
Stay tuned for the Great prices you can win!

Black Bears are being spotted after their annual Hibernation

Garlic-Lemon Scallops Ready in 20 Min.

Amanda Schmitke – Reservation/Service Agent

July News Letter - Orcas