Report by Yvette Crane, co-leader of the Shoreline Group.
The Shoreline and Marine Group of CVN enjoyed several wonderful field trips this season. Here is a highlight from our trip to Quinsam River Hatchery and hike along the Quinsam nature trail on September 9.
We were able to view black bears catching salmon at both the hatchery fence and downstream.
This bear studied our group carefully before venturing into the river to get her salmon. Our guide, Kyle Fitzpatrick from Greenways Land Trust, explained that when fish are this plentiful, the bears will selectively eat the most nutritious parts of the salmon—the brains and internal organs.
Thanks to Kathleen Wilkinson for these photos from one of our most memorable Shoreline & Marine moments in 2025.
