In Pictures: Sockeye on the move
The Adams River salmon run occurs every year, but every fourth year is the dominant year when the largest return occurs. The last dominant year was 2010 which was the largest since 1913
A female and male, front, sockeye salmon in the spawning grounds along the banks of the Adams River in the Roderick Haig-Brown Provincial Park earlier this month. This year is a dominant year for the annual salmon run, bringing millions instead of the typical few thousand salmon into the river.The Globe and Mail
Female and male, front, salmon swim in the spawning grounds along the banks of the Adams River in the Roderick Haig-Brown park earlier this month.The Globe and Mail
A male and female salmon lie dead beside each other after spawning along the banks of the Adams River in the Roderick Haig-Brown Park October 13, 2014.The Globe and Mail
A male salmon in the spawning grounds along the banks of the Adams River in the Roderick Haig-Brown Park October 13, 2014.The Globe and Mail
The Adams River salmon run occurs every year, but every fourth year is the dominant year when the largest return occurs. Each dominant year also brings the Salute to the Sockeye festival, which draws tourists from around the world to gather on viewing platforms and watch salmon schooling or pairing up to mate.The Globe and Mail
A dead salmon along the banks of the Adams River in the Roderick Haig-Brown Park October 13, 2014.The Globe and Mail
A male salmon in the spawning grounds along the banks of the Adams River in the Roderick Haig-Brown Park October 13, 2014. The Adams River salmon run occurs every year, but every fourth year is the dominant year when the largest return occurs. The last dominant year was 2010 which was the largest since 1913.The Globe and Mail