05/14/2026
🐻 Wildlife cam? More like dinner cam 🐻
This image captures something that can happen naturally in spring.
With prolonged cold temperatures, thick ice and snow can cover entire lakes, resulting in reduced oxygen levels as consumption exceeds production. This process may result in a natural fish kill, providing an easy, seasonal meal for many wildlife species like scavengers and birds not just for bears.
While it may be surprising to come across, as this is an uncommon event, it’s NOT something to seek out.
Wildlife needs space especially when feeding during spring when food is scarce.
🚫 Do not stop or gather if you encounter animals roadside or elsewhere
🚫 Never interfere or influence wildlife behaviour
🚫 Do not approach for photos
• 3 bus lengths of space (30 metres) - deer, elk, sheep and moose
• 10 bus lengths of space (100 metres) - bears, wolves, cougars and coyotes
• Maintaining a safe distance from wildlife is essential, especially in areas where escape routes are few.
Moments like this are best left undisturbed. Always respect wildlife closures and learn more about Bear Safety:
👉https://ow.ly/T3bY50YVzYu
👉 https://ow.ly/m0ZN50YVzYt
Thank you Banff National Park for the photo and text ~
