These two female bears have been living very close together this summer. Usually, female bears have defined territories, and fights will erupt when one invades the other's space. Mabel has been the predominant female in the area over the years, and I wonder if she will prevail in keeping her territory.
One other interesting note is that females with adjoining territories are usually related, often a mother and daughter. The mother "gives" some of her territory to her daughter after the family breaks up. So, it's possible that Cinnamom and Mabel are related. That doesn't stop territorial squabbles - they each will still defend their established territories.
On another note, the first clip in the movie was taken with a trail camera that you all helped me win last year! Last year, I entered a photo in the Trailcampro.com contest, and many of you voted for it. Thanks to you, we've been seeing really fun footage of bears marking the special tree shown in the movie above all summer long.
I am entering the contest again this year. Here is the photo that I chose to enter.
I'd like to ask you to vote for my photo again. I'd be SO grateful, and we'd all get to enjoy even more wildlife footage next year if I am lucky enough to win.
To vote, please click here. Click on "VOTE HERE". You'll need to vote for one photo per category. I'm in the US and Canada category, and my photo is #91! In case you don't want to spend the time to go through the photos in the other categories - I suggest #16 in the Deer Category, and #55 in the International Category. Don't worry about giving them your email address - they are an awesome and trustworthy company who will not spam you - I promise!
Thank you so very much! I love trail cameras and I'd adore to win another one. I am so grateful to you!!!!!!!!
We voted!
ReplyDeleteNola
So happy to vote for you. I love your blog and your pictures!
ReplyDeleteReally loved the video of all the bears. That Cinnamom sure knows how to shimmy:)
ReplyDeleteWe are off to vote - and of course we would vote for you!!!
Were going to vote for sure- beacasue of you we are able to see so many of natures wonders that we would never be able to see.
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tweedles
Love the name Cinnamom! And, we voted.
ReplyDeleteAlways love those bears. Even the up close and personal shots! Was she marking the camera as hers?
ReplyDeleteXXXOOO Daisy, Bella & Roxy
We viewed the photos and each one
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They all deserve a Thank You.
But because we can go on nature adventures with your trail camera photos along with Shyla and R we voted for you.
xo Cinnamon
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I also voted for you, it was a great picture. BUT! I agree with Linda, if you win, we all share in your pictures! Good luck to you, a tough competition.
ReplyDeleteI voted and hope you win. What amazing photos were captured!
ReplyDeleteI don't know how you manage to pick one picture! You have so many good ones, but I'm off to vote. I was going to ask if you thought Cinnamon and Mabel were related, but it seems that you think it's pretty likely.
ReplyDeleteI saw this video on the news and I figured if you hadn't already seen it that you would get a good laugh from this one! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIdIAFwTjJA
WE are off to vote again for you. It is a total all around win for us when you get new trail cameras.
ReplyDeleteLove the bears, my nose is tickling though thinking of the ant hill.
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Bert adn My Vickie
It was a close one, between that highly scruffy mountain goat and your entrant, but yours won my heart.
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Jo
ok, i am off to vote for you. you so deserve winning. I love what you do with the camera that you won last year! thank you for this wonderful footage!
ReplyDeleteI voted too, all best wishes for success.. super video, they are very active!! Greetings from Jean
ReplyDeleteGreat picture! We voted, KB!
ReplyDeleteLove ya lots♥
Mitch and Molly
Like the shot of the lion. Hope you win again.
ReplyDeleteWe just voted. Wishing you good luck again this year.
ReplyDeleteI voted for you!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVED looking at all those photos! A lot of amazing footage was captured! So cool! Thanks for letting us know about it!
Of course we'll go and vote bcuz we just love all your pictures. And another camera for you means more fun for us! That was a great picture you sent in.
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Lily Belle & Muffin
SO COOL! Me and Indy will be sure to vote - can we count as two votes??? hahaha - hope you win!
ReplyDeleteI love the cub coming in for a close up. Especially the bear tummy!
ReplyDeleteI voted! Always love your pics!
ReplyDeleteLove the photo you submitted!
ReplyDeleteCool! Off to the voting booth
ReplyDeleteBenny & Lily
I will be happy to vote for you.
ReplyDeleteLoveys Sasha
I love how "glassy" the mountain lions eyes are. Very pretty!
ReplyDeleteSam
All done! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteThe bear video is wonderful! Voted for your mountain lion. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteSusan and Wrigs
Done voting. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI love your blog and was happy to vote for your pictures.
ReplyDeleteGood Luck.....I voted!!
ReplyDeleteHi Y'all!
ReplyDeleteI see I didn't come back to comment once I left your blog to vote...went to check and see y'all were 3rd. Congratulations! Wish it was another win!
How y'all doing anyway?
Y'all come by now,
Hawk aka BrownDog