Whales, Otters & Eagle Chicks: 24 Hours in Alaska | Alaska 🌎 🇺🇸 | Wild Travel | Robert E Fuller

Alaska has got to be one of the most incredible places to watch wildlife. In just 24 hours, I spot humpback whales, bald eagles and sea otters.
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ABOUT THIS FILM
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Kachemak Bay
My guide, Joe Chmeleck, who owns The Lodge at Otter Cover lodgeottercove.com/ was confident that in just one day I would see plenty. I didn't want to waste a minute, so Joe and I set off from Kachemak Bay State Park at 4.30am to look first for bald eagles.
Bald eagles
Bald eagles roost together in large numbers, and Tutka Bay Lagoon is a perfect place for a communal eagle roost. It's sheltered from the wind and teeming with pink salmon for these huge birds to feast on. As we approach, their white heads spot the dark forest.
Eagle juveniles
The juveniles are interesting to see as they don't have the characteristic white feathers on their heads which grow when they are about 3 and a half years old.
Eagle eyrie
I really want to see bald eagle chicks so we sail on to a nest, known as an eyrie. The chicks here are 8-10 weeks old. Eagles share the care of their chicks, with the female on nest duty and the male providing food. Interestingly, we watched this male bring in moss. Bald eagles use the same nest year after year and simply top it up with comforts.
Sea otters
After enjoying the eagles, we headed back to Otter Cove to see for sea otters. Sea otters are mustelids, part of the weasel family, and group together in the water in 'rafts'. We see 10 together in one raft, but some can have as many as a thousand. Rafts are usually all one sex, and with pups here, this is a group of females.
Sea otter pups
In Alaska pups are typically born in late spring, so these are only a few months old. Their mums nurse them on high-fat milk, and carry them on their chests to protect them from the cold water.
Sea otter skills
Sea otters eat a range of fish, molluscs, and crustaceans and are one of a few species that use tools. Watch as one uses a rock to crack open the shells of crabs, snails and shellfish. They keep this rock in a fold under their armpit, so they don’t lose it.
Humpback whales
As we head back out to sea, there’s one more species to see. Gulls circling above the water are a sign there are whales hunting for fish beneath. And sure enough a whale breaches, using its powerful tail fin to launch out of the water. Whales need to breath air, resurfacing every few minutes and so once you've spotted one you can follow it. When they travel at speed, they stay close to the surface to breathe more easily. This is known as porpoising.
Breaching humpbacks
Humpbacks can be seventeen metres long and weigh up to 30 tonnes. Research suggests the slap of water they make when they breach could be a ‘social sound’, helping groups communicate over long distances.
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I am a British wildlife artist and filmmaker on a mission to share my love for wildlife with the world. As well as creating detailed animal film and art portraits, I promote wildlife tours around the world and do all I can to help conserve and protect wildlife here at my home in Yorkshire. I hope that by putting nature in the frame I can foster a deep love for wildlife amongst my followers.
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CHAPTERS
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00:00 24 Hours In Alaska
00:41 Searching For Bald Eagles
01:06 Bald Eagle Roost
02:54 Bald Eagle Nest
04:49 Otter Cove
05:30 Otter Rafts
06:56 Sea Otter Tools
07:59 Whale Spotting
08:31 Humpback Whales
09:05 Whales Breaching
11:37 End
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[@RobertEFuller]

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[@carolelinquist1270]

Best place ever! Alaska is special

[@DukeBoyMom]

I love how excited Joe gets when he literally sees “stuff like this” “everyday!” Just shows how much appreciation he has for the world around him. Wonderful film - as always!

[@RobertEFuller]

Yes we loved our time with Joe his enthusiasm is amazing we were out filming for 19 hours that day 😃

[@AWJR]

Beautiful

[@RobertEFuller]

🦅🦦🐋 yes such a stunning place

[@joycehamlin]

Amazing! Glad to have you in the US.

[@RobertEFuller]

It’s my second trip to Alaska and it definitely won’t be my last I love it there so wild I just feel so good being surrounded by beautiful scenery and amazing wildlife

[@Lonesome__Dove]

Im so glad u got to witness the eagles. My favorite nests to watch.

[@RobertEFuller]

Yes the Bald Eagles were great to see I have seen lots before but the numbers I saw that day were something else

[@Laurilue13]

I lived in Alaska in the 70s as a small child and I had completely forgotten about how you could look at a wall of trees and see the little white dots. Thank you for bringing that memory back to me from 1976! ❤

[@kayakinggrandmakelly7105]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@RobertEFuller]

Thanks 😊

[@shardinhand1243]

eagles, the symbol of america, so majestic, so badass! my fav has to be the grey harpy eagles. so powerful

[@RobertEFuller]

I love Eagles too 🦅 I have been lucky enough to film Harpy Eagles Check out my Panama videos to see them at the nest

[@shardinhand1243]

@@RobertEFuller thanks for the tip m8, lookin it up

[@SapphireStar23]

Alaska and it's wildlife is beautiful.

[@RobertEFuller]

Yes sure is keep tuned in to see more

[@VirtKitty]

Makes me need to get back up to Alaska to visit my cousin again.

[@RobertEFuller]

Makes me want to go back too

[@joan66joshua]

Spectacular, thank you for this beautiful gift ❤❤❤❤

[@RobertEFuller]

🦅🐋🦦 no problem glad you enjoyed it

[@carmelsileo6520]

Alaska is truly a paradise for wildlife. So glad you got to experience it, and thank you for sharing this amazing experience. 💖

[@susanpitt4742]

Thanks so much for sharing your trip with us all. Fantastic sights all around.

[@RobertEFuller]

No problem it’s a pleasure to share 🐋🦦🦅

[@karendurston8495]

Amazing! Thanks for sharing.

[@RobertEFuller]

& Thanks for watching 😁

[@karenfrashier7604]

What a wonderful trip! SO glad you could go! Thank you for sharing! I watch eagles in various settings on YT...really marvelous birds! 🙂 We learn so much from animals!

[@RobertEFuller]

Yes eagles 🦅 are very special I filmed Harpy eagles in Panama this year they make bald eagles look small

[@karenfrashier7604]

@@RobertEFuller Thanks Mr. FulIer...I haven't heard of them...I will look them up. 🙂 Just love all your videos!

[@Lonesome__Dove]

​@@RobertEFuller I've always been so shocked by harpies! Do u have a video of them?

[@RobertEFuller]

@@Lonesome__Dove yes I have done a video on Canopy Camp Panama which shows them We will be doing a full video about them next year

[@umikalthumabdulmajid5406]

@@RobertEFuller Ooohhhh, how I love d harpies!! Such fascinating creatures. They r one of those creatures dat makes u imagine how u wld love to b with them!! As u can see, I'm an arm chair adventurer... 🤩

[@richardjohnson5529]

Nature is Beautiful

[@RobertEFuller]

Sure is 🦅🐋🦦

[@marinaknife4595]

Fabulous - what a wonderful location for eagles - otters and whales! Thank you for uploading such a wonderful video - love it! Have a Happy & Peaceful Christmas!

[@RobertEFuller]

It's definitely worth a visit! Glad you enjoyed the film

[@sandywhite1550]

Thank you for the close up look at wildlife. Sights most will never see in their lifetime.

[@chrisvorgert229]

Beautiful. Thank you

[@RobertEFuller]

And thank you for watching 🦦🦅🐋

[@jandolan7509]

What a wonderful trip thanks for sharing merry Christmas.

[@RobertEFuller]

Thanks Merry Christmas 🎄 to you too

[@jimflagg4009]

Thanks again Robert for bringing the wild life to us.

[@RobertEFuller]

Glad you enjoyed the film

[@tronbunny]

We used to have Eagles nesting near my neighborhood. I dearly miss hearing their calls. This film brought back beautiful memories of them. Thank you so much 💖🦅

[@RobertEFuller]

Hope the eagles come back to your neighbourhood soon they are amazing creatures

[@nancyshaw4681]

Thank You so much. I am glad you got to enjoy your visit to Alaska!

[@RobertEFuller]

It’s my second trip to Alaska and it won’t be my last it’s an amazing place

[@susanleezer182]

Wow that was incredible Robert. Your friend is so lucky to see this every single day. The sunset just stunning. Thank you 🙏 😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤

[@RobertEFuller]

Very special place we had such a great day with Joe exploring the amazing coastal area around Otter Cove

[@karenhayes4743]

That was amazing! Thank you for sharing this video. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@RobertEFuller]

Thanks glad you enjoyed this one Happy Christmas to you too 🎄

[@janande5374]

Thanks for sharing! Sensational!

[@RobertEFuller]

Thanks 😊🦅🦦🐋

[@morningglory459]

WOW. Beautiful Amazing God is Good. Merry Christmas 🎄

[@Laura-P]

Yes he is!

[@majoroldladyakamom6948]

@@Laura-P He is. It's called a proper pronoun. He, wonderful Counselor, Prince of Peace, the everlasting Father.

[@zacharryguerin6512]

Thanks Robert wonderful footage thanks for sharing this

[@RobertEFuller]

No problem I’m glad you enjoyed it It was such a special day we had 3 days booked there but bad weather grounded our plane where we were further north

[@Laura-P]

Amazing! Thank you

[@RobertEFuller]

🦅🦦🐋 and thanks for watching

[@debbiebleege6333]

What a wonderful experience Beautiful Beautiful I loved all the wildlife Thank you for taking us on this trip with you!

[@RobertEFuller]

It’s my pleasure to share my wildlife trips and experiences with so many people

[@roberttirado4569]

Glorious beauty. Thank you as always for sharing.

[@RobertEFuller]

Glad you enjoyed the video

[@elpirata5468]

What a beautiful place Those otters and the Whales, wow Thanks for sharing this

[@RobertEFuller]

Yes it sure is beautiful the weather we had that day helped too ☀️

[@cindythomas5895]

Incredible !!!!!

[@RobertEFuller]

Thanks 😊

[@colesbackyardcoop]

Simply spectacular! Thanks for bringing us along. Merry Christmas!

[@RobertEFuller]

Lots more adventures to share with you from Alaska and more!

[@colesbackyardcoop]

@@RobertEFuller Looking forward to seeing it. I want to visit Alaska one day.

[@ferbluesy]

What a beautiful and tranquil place. I wish I was able to go there as well.

[@ftc22]

WOW! WOW! Thank you, Mr. Fuller and Mother Nature. What a post.

[@majoroldladyakamom6948]

It's Mr. Fuller and God... the Creator of all things. ⚘

[@RobertEFuller]

Thanks Thanks 😊 glad you enjoyed it 🦦🦅🐋

[@julieprior3126]

Fantastic film Robert. What a trip you had. Your guide must have one of the best jobs on earth or water! All the creatures are beautiful but the best bit, for me, was that *incredibly* relaxed sleeping sea otter 💕 Wonderful. Thankyou.

[@RobertEFuller]

Yes it was a great end to my time in Alaska and Joe who was with me is the owner of The Lodge at Otter Cove we had a great day together

[@julieprior3126]

@@RobertEFuller That's a place to put on my bucket list 😉😊

[@davidsneddon2242]

This is amazing Robert going to Alaska next year in August can’t wait, this is so fantastic as a taster for me, thank you so much pal.👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 what a complete composition.

[@RobertEFuller]

Hi David Have a great trip next year Alaska is amazing I have been twice now but will definitely be back there soon We have plenty more to share from my trip there especially more Bears on the salmon run

[@theonewhoknows62]

So serene.

[@CambriaPelletier6090]

Robert, what an amazing life you've chosen to live and share with all of us!! Your enthusiasm & love & help for all creatures shines brightly throughout all of your videos! Alaska is quite beautiful. If you're ever back in USA, stop by my house in Maryland where the woods are our back yard & we've got friendly creatures too! Owls, woodpeckers, vultures, wild turkeys, possum & plenty of foxes & deer! You can also meet a Momma deer & her 3 babies who've adopted me into their family & follow me around my yard lol. You & your fam have an open invitation any time! 🦉

[@brianoconnell2543]

Robert, that was absolutely incredible. Thank you for bringing it to us.

[@MangosInTrees]

Incredible! I found you from the Badger videos but all of your work is amazing!

[@RobertEFuller]

Thanks 😊

[@ardybb]

A special nature filled day! Come down the coast a bit more and visit the Salish Sea... We have these animals and Orca.

[@RobertEFuller]

So many places to see 👀 I have been lucky enough to see orcas near Vancouver they are awesome

[@shoes123uk8]

Stunning! ❤

[@nicadcock]

nice work

[@RobertEFuller]

Thanks 🐋🦦🦅

[@dianalyman5950]

How did you like my beautiful Alaska Robert? These are the wonders of the world that I love so much. I know you will be back. 🌅

[@kendranewton9071]

Amazing video, thank you. 9:44

[@RobertEFuller]

Glad you liked it!

[@racinggal33]

Amazing footage of beautiful Alaska and it's animals. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family.

[@RobertEFuller]

Yes Alaska is amazing Merry Christmas 🎄 to you too 😃

[@LynneFarr]

Fantastic!

[@Fadedecho1]

These trips are amazing. Some gorgeous water and skies. And you always tend to see the most stunning animals to capture. So beautiful. 💞

[@RobertEFuller]

It really was a special day we saw so much the gorgeous weather helped make everything look beautiful

[@umikalthumabdulmajid5406]

Hi Robert. To think dat u've got d great fortune to do d very things I wld love to do but never got d chance!! Such wonderful views of my 2 favourite species, d sea otters and d bald eagles(love d whales too) . And tq for d narrative too. Made my morning bfast!! 🤩🤩😘

[@RobertEFuller]

Glad you enjoyed the video 🦅🦦🐋 keep watching to see more from Wild Alaska

[@2Arcticwolves]

That was beautiful, thank you. :)

[@RobertEFuller]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@y_ffordd]

Very nice, lots of great humback action in Hawaii too

[@RobertEFuller]

Thanks yes I have heard about Hawaii 🐋

[@lastone783]

A wonderful trip! It’s amazing that anywhere in the world you travel, you see such different species than where you live. I am in SE Georgia and our wildlife is totally different from Alaska and what you have in Yorkshire, but we do have bald eagles and lots of varieties of owls 🦉

[@RobertEFuller]

Yes I always love to visit other countries and see what wildlife there is to film!

[@mahjx1068]

@@RobertEFuller is it possible for you to visit Switzerland. I would love footage of it's biodiversity amongst Switzerland beautiful landscapes.

[@RobertEFuller]

Yes Switzerland looks great maybe one day

[@user-oh4gp6xp9t]

Wow - fantastic place & wildlife! Thanks for sharing :)

[@RobertEFuller]

Thanks glad you enjoyed it keep watching to see more from wild Alaska

[@312countrygirl]

I love watching Otters. But your video is Wonderful to watch all the wild life! have a Wonderful Christ mas!

[@RobertEFuller]

Thanks so much 👍

[@Marilyn12346]

Beautiful compilation! Thank you & have a Blessed Christmas 🎄

[@RobertEFuller]

Thanks 😊🎄you too

[@monacoleman24]

I had the blessings of living in South East Alaska on a small island west of Ketchikan for two years when I was 12 to 14 years young, it is one of the most beautiful places on earth! I totally love it! Thank you!

[@misssophie6515]

I wish there was a postcard, of the last shot especially. Beautiful!

[@RobertEFuller]

Yes it was quite a sunset 🌅 to end a very special day

[@tbascoebuzz4782]

Bald eagles are so impressive. Majestic. Whales are downright phenomenal to watch. Thank you,RF. Outstanding narrative, audio and visuals… as usual. ✨💖✨

[@RobertEFuller]

It was an amazing day managed to pack so much in

[@kerrykestrowl6785]

What a magical day ref 🎉

[@AE-se9bl]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful video from your fantastic one day trip to Alaska ! So much you were lucky to see in such short time! I loved watching! All is fantastic to see ! What a beautiful place to visit to watch all this ! 🦅🐋🦦

[@RobertEFuller]

Glad you enjoyed it we were supposed to have 3 days there but our plane got grounded with bad weather But we packed so much into the one day we had there 🦦🦅🐋

[@majoroldladyakamom6948]

Once again, thank you Robert E. Fuller, for such stunning videos. May our Lord continue to bless you and yours. Please pray for the 6M people in Ukraine who have no power or water in the freezing temps. Much love and prayers to you and yours, everyone, from your eternal sister in Christ somewhere near Seattle. ⚘ 🙏❤🙏 ⚘

[@RobertEFuller]

Thanks 🐋🦅🦦 we have some people watching my channel in Ukraine must be very hard for them

[@majoroldladyakamom6948]

@@RobertEFuller 😪

[@-TheRealChris]

That was incredible! What a day!

[@RobertEFuller]

Yes 🙌 Joe showed us so much wildlife and the weather was perfect

[@sue7794]

Hello Robert! I have discovered your KZbin channel and love watching your videos! I find them very soothing to watch, and my cat also seems to enjoy them, as she watches the birds, otters, and other animals too! Lol you are a brilliant photographer and artist! Sue from Ottawa, Canada 🇨🇦

[@RobertEFuller]

Thank you 🙏

[@kat78681]

Thanks for the reminder/memories! Did an Alaska boat tour like that for my wife to see her favorite animals (the otters).

[@RobertEFuller]

Glad to bring back happy memories I loved watching the otters 🦦 I must go back and see them before long We had 3 days booked there but were grounded by bad weather north of there

[@lesleyb26]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful experience ❤️

[@RobertEFuller]

Thanks for watching 🦅🦦🐋

[@petersterling5334]

What a Great Video Robert! I'm a Professional Extreme Sports Photographer and Filmmaker myself and what you were able to see and Document so well was So incredible and Entertaining. Thanks lot for Sharing.

[@RobertEFuller]

Thanks glad you enjoyed it thanks for the compliment it means a lot to me and my team form someone who knows what it takes to make a quality film We love what we do and I hope it shines through in the finish result

[@lealapasaran6614]

Great video! Hope one day you can also feature the Philippine Eagle. Such magestic birds. 😊

[@RobertEFuller]

Oh yes The Philippine Eagle that’s one bird I have always wanted to see I was lucky enough to see the Harpy Eagle this year in Panama

[@judyperry861]

Fabulous video Robert, so glad you share all your experiences with us. 🥰

[@RobertEFuller]

Glad you enjoyed this one we have plenty more to come from wild Alaska

[@jakejordanwildlife532]

Seems like such a surreal experience to see all these amazing animals, especially in just 24 hours! I can’t decide which was my favourite part of the video 😅. You narrated this video as if you knew the animals as well as those in your Yorkshire garden! I do wonder how you get so close with wild animals no matter where you go - even urban pigeons won’t come near me 🤣

[@RobertEFuller]

It was an amazing day we packed so much in and Joe was so great and showed us so much, we were supposed to have 3 days there but our plane was grounded with bad weather which only left us with two nights and one full day to film I felt like we got 3 days worth of footage that day 🦅🐋🦦

[@jakejordanwildlife532]

@@RobertEFuller sounds like an incredible trip! Have you thought of painting a humpback or bald eagle? Would be so cool! I plan to visit your gallery again in February half term with a friend!

[@rindapelton5876]

When I lived in Ohio and parts of New Mexico I spent hours watching the Eagles and learned through my observations they scavenge .Awesome vid thank you for sharing 😊🤗

[@RobertEFuller]

Glad you enjoyed it 🐋🦅🦦

[@MaxRomantiQ]

Greate adventure! Which benro fluid head do you use ?

[@RobertEFuller]

I used S6 pro head with the mammoth Carbon fibre legs on that trip, outstanding value, But I have just been using the BV4H fluid head it’s more expensive and heavier but very stable which helps when filming wildlife with long lenses with high magnification

[@MaxRomantiQ]

@@RobertEFuller thanks!

[@shardinhand1243]

funfact bout killer whales, they can use chump or bits of left over fish theyv cought to lure in bigger prey like gulls... clever bastards ^^

[@ryanvalicek7291]

Link to his channel doesn’t work

[@RobertEFuller]

Try this to the website: lodgeottercove.com/

[@realvikingqueen7967]

🙏 😇 💞 👍👌 ❄🎅🎄❄😶

[@RobertEFuller]

🐋🦦🦅🎄😃

[@cookiebird308]

This is absolutely amazing that you're able to see so much in one day.🦅🦦🐳 Have a Merry Christmas ⛄🎄🎉

[@RobertEFuller]

It really was an incredible place, I didn't want to waste a minute! Happy Christmas to you too!

[@margaretthatcher6828]

Beautiful

[@RobertEFuller]

Thanks 🐋🦦🦅

[@sayusayme7729]

Beautiful

[@RobertEFuller]

Thanks 😊🐋🦦🦅