Pacific Wild

As the longer days of spring loosen into winter’s grip, the people of Bella Bella, Klemtu, Kitkalta, and other traditional herring-spawning territories on the north coast get focused on what locals call “herring weather.” The tides, bird and mammal life, and air and water temperature indicate much about when the herring spawn will begin. The month of March and the daylight saving time transition brings with it the miracle of the spawning season. Photos by @iantmcallister #herring #greatbearsea #spawn