The 12/23 visitor was looking reasonably fat and healthy. He spent a long time trying to get to the feeders that were way over his head,
I love seeing bipedal bears!!!
The next night, a different bear visited. He was a male with ear tags. Those tags mean that he's been in serious trouble (usually involving trying to get to food near human homes). If he's caught again he'll be killed. He didn't try too hard to reach the feeders but he did give my cam quite a state!
A factor for both bears might be that they are finding accessible human food. That can make a bear choose to stay awake rather than retire to a den.
Here's the video of both bears' visit to our yard.
How cool to have the bear right outside your window. I hope he goes to sleep soon and stays out of trouble.
ReplyDeleteDid you try to run off the eartagged bear to discourage a return visit? It's worrying to think he's heading for trouble (again). Or maybe you didn't see him except on the camera, later? Mind you, I'm not suggesting you "should" try to run off a bear! I have to when they are at my place, because of the animals.
ReplyDeleteI would run him off if I saw him for his own sake. Hanging around homes is a death sentence because someone will report a bear. I didn't see either of these ones (I was sleeping) so I didn't get the chance...
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ReplyDeleteGolly, urban impact is everywhere... I too hope he gets dozy soon... YAM xx
I sure hope he catches the long snoozy soon.
ReplyDeleteI hope the bears are careful and head to their dens soon!
ReplyDeleteI am wondering if they did not get enough food to get fat enough to hibernate. i feel bad for the one with the tag. there is a good chance he will be in trouble since he is still UP and trying to find food provided by people. sad
ReplyDeleteOh to find a bear on ones property would be exciting. I'd be scared to go outside though.
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous day. Scritches to the pups. ♥
See Hachi your arrival was so exciting even the bears came out of their dens to do a how do you do dance for you
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2 a.m. and 4 a.m. 1 Celsius, too cold to be out there. They balance so well on their hind feet, maybe trying to reach the food or shake some onto the ground. Too close to home maybe, is food scarce further out?
ReplyDeleteA pole dancing male bear?! Now that's really something!
ReplyDeleteStay warm this weekend.
That bear was very determined!
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Though wonderful to see the bears, hopefully, they'll get into the natural rhythm soon and go to sleep.
ReplyDeleteThat second one was funny, it was almost like he was too lazy to put too much effort into it! Hopefully that mean's he's almost ready for his winter snooze!
ReplyDeleteJan, Wag 'n Woof Pets
I can't imagine bears still awake. It's been so cold here! (Minus 3 this AM) I see you still have grasses poking out of the snow. We have so much early snow in the mountains - a lot different from last year! Happy New Year to you and your family!
ReplyDeleteThose are some very determined, if somewhat tired, bears
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