Imagine yourself standing on a boat in a serene and magical landscape, surrounded by 300-400 majestic and very impressive bald eagles.  Some sitting stagnant in trees along the rugged shoreline while others fly around in circles, all waiting for the perfect moment.   Suddenly, there is a shift in energy as individuals start swooping down to catch a floating hake with their razor-sharp talons. 

You hear every beat of their wings as they rush to fly off with a small fish, securely grasped between blades of death.  Some eagles try their luck for a quick meal as they try and snatch a fish from those who were successful.  Some fish are swallowed midair, some are dropped and immediately snatched up by other hungry eagles.  Inexperienced Juveniles are being harassed by the more experienced, but they fight back to also claim a beloved prize.   There is mayhem everywhere and you stand in total awestruck of this natural phenomenon.

This remarkable and thrilling feeding frenzy only happens for a short period of time during late spring to early summer each year.  Dramatic changes in tides occur when massive amounts of water are being forced through ¼ mile or less wide channels.  This creates fast currents also known as tidal rapids, creating a serious of whirlpools and upswellings.   Every year North Pacific Hake fish migrates through the Discovery Islands.  This fast water movements are deadly to the Hake, as they are being pushed to the surface in large numbers.  They are trapped on the surface as their swim bladders expands, therefor creating easy targets for hundreds of hungry Bald Eagles.

Witnessing this astonishing natural event should be very high on your to-do list.  Whether you are a keen birder, nature lover or enthusiast, wildlife photographer or non-photographer or just a tag along spouse, you are sure to be awe struck by this spectacle.

Join me on either a one day or a two-day workshop as we explore the incredible area in the Discovery Islands.

The eagles are not the only stars of the show as we will explore the rich waters of the Pacific Ocean in search of humpback whales, orcas, Pacific White Sided dolphins Stellar Sea Lions, seals and even black and grizzly bears that could possibly be foraging for clams on the nearby beaches. 

With such stunning diversity of wildlife and scenery, you are sure to tick off lifelong experiences and fill up gigabyte’s worth of memory cards.

Limited to 8 participants to ensure maximum space for big lenses.

Why choose Stephan Olivier Photography and Tours.

We pride ourselves in creating exceptional experiences from start to finish.

Ethical wildlife viewing with no exception. 

Experienced wildlife photographer and videographer teaching and helping you getting the shot.

Small intimate groups.

 So, if this sounds like an experience of a lifetime, what are you waiting for? Let’s Explore Wild Places together.