The bears are waking up slowly this year. Only two males have been marking trees so far. This is our young bear who seems to have settled on our area as his home.
This is one of the most popular marking trees in our neck of the woods. Whenever you see a leaning tree like this in areas where bear lives, check the lower side of the trunk for fur. Bears adore marking them!
You have seen our biggest bear ("Tiny") mark this tree in the past. He can reach even the highest part when he's sitting. That gives you perspective on how small this bear is by comparison.
He is sniffing to find out who the competition is for upcoming mating season. He probably won't like the news.
He gradually sniffed higher on the trunk.
Then he was standing at full height sniffing the marks left by the big bears. Don't worry little guy - you'll grow up to be as big as them someday - although Tiny may always tower over you.
On a lighter note, it is fun to watch these bears mark and sniff the trees. Check out the video if you have time!
love it!!!!! it is amazing to see how elegnt this mighty animals can be!
ReplyDeleteHari OM
ReplyDeleteOh joys... but my heart and mind are with Tiny... YAM xx
What a magnificent creature that big bear in the video is!
ReplyDeleteThey sure do get into it and they're so much fun to watch.
ReplyDeleteIt's always fun to watch the bears marking the trees.
ReplyDeleteI hope Tiny shows up and surprises you. That is my hope.
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous day. Scritches to the precious pups. ♥
I'm hopeful like others that Tiny will show up. But if he doesn't I hope he passed away in his sleep.
ReplyDeleteTake care and stay well!
I loved the video. WOW....
ReplyDeleteI hope and pray Tiny possibly healed over the winter but I remember he was not as padded/fed for the winter as he needed to be.
Hugs Cecilia
i hope Tiny is ok. they always make me smile when they stand up tall and rub on a smaller tree
ReplyDeleteThe big bear boogie does woogie on!
ReplyDeleteWe always love bear dancing season!
ReplyDeleteWe are hoping Tiny makes an appearance...
Tiny, wherever you are, you have left a legacy for us all, and if you have left in the midst of winter, that long sleep is so well deserved.And if we get the surprise of all this spring, will welcome you once again with delight.
ReplyDeleteThey seem to chose the 'springiest' trees. I suppose they can cover more area. If it was Tiny's time, that would have been the best ending.
ReplyDeleteOH, we love the dancing bears:) And we are going to remain hopeful that Tiny will appear again soon.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting that they pick small trees. When we had bears here, they often would mark the electric poles.
ReplyDeleteMy computer posts things before I'm ready. It truly has a mind of its own. I also wanted to say that I hope Tiny will appear, he's a magnificent bear. If he passes away in his sleep, that would, as you said, not be a bad way to leave this life.
ReplyDeleteBears are quite special to watch - I'm glad you have such incredible video footage to show us :)
ReplyDeleteWhen the bears find out what is happening they are going right back to sleep.
ReplyDeleteBears are so adorable, and we love how they use their front paws to grab things.
ReplyDeleteHee, hee...I think he's doing the Hustle. We'll keep our paws crossed for Tiny. 🐻
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