It’s been a few weeks but the excitement returned today as a mother black bear and her two cubs spent some time in our front yard. The cubs must have been lost and waiting for the mom to find them as they hid in a tree. I actually saw the mom first as she came through the woods in the backyard and eventually down the hill to reunite with the cubs (which I didn’t see until they went running to the mom). Nikon D500 with Nikkor 500mm PF lens, ISO 800, f/5.6 at 1/200th of a second (top shot) and 1/1000th of a second (bottom shot).
I need them to walk through my camera trap which is set up in the woods behind my house. Then I’ll get the photos I’m after. But yes, great to see them back in the neighborhood. Stressful with Casey, but so far so good. Hopefully they’ll pay a visit when you guys come to visit.
They say you should never get between bear cubs and their mothers. But few of the people who say that have ever actually tried it. What if it’s an amazing experience? How come we never hear from people who have gotten in the middle of bear families? It’s almost like those people are intentionally disappearing so that they don’t have to share these incredible fuzzy, cuddly ursine parental love-fests with the rest of us. That Tiger King guy knew the truth about playing with deadly animals: It’s totally fine. And what did the big bear cuddle lobby do to him? Framed him and locked him up.
Love, love , LOVE the first pic! Having seen a number of bears over my lifetime, I’m not sure what a “safe distance” is: they may not see too well, but have a great sense of smell, and they can move much faster than you might think. Plan your getaway!
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It’s been a few weeks but the excitement returned today as a mother black bear and her two cubs spent some time in our front yard. The cubs must have been lost and waiting for the mom to find them as they hid in a tree. I actually saw the mom first as she came through the woods in the backyard and eventually down the hill to reunite with the cubs (which I didn’t see until they went running to the mom). Nikon D500 with Nikkor 500mm PF lens, ISO 800, f/5.6 at 1/200th of a second (top shot) and 1/1000th of a second (bottom shot).
They just magically all come to you. Super cute!!
I need them to walk through my camera trap which is set up in the woods behind my house. Then I’ll get the photos I’m after. But yes, great to see them back in the neighborhood. Stressful with Casey, but so far so good. Hopefully they’ll pay a visit when you guys come to visit.
They say you should never get between bear cubs and their mothers. But few of the people who say that have ever actually tried it. What if it’s an amazing experience? How come we never hear from people who have gotten in the middle of bear families? It’s almost like those people are intentionally disappearing so that they don’t have to share these incredible fuzzy, cuddly ursine parental love-fests with the rest of us. That Tiger King guy knew the truth about playing with deadly animals: It’s totally fine. And what did the big bear cuddle lobby do to him? Framed him and locked him up.
Huh, perhaps you’re right. Next time I see them, I’ll get between them and let you know what happens.
Be careful with that experiment!!
It’s impossible to ignore the cuteness!
No doubt Kim. I only wish I spotted the two cubs first before they came down out of the tree.
You are totally living in the right place. This is incredible.
Ha. Yeah, I had no idea bears had become so commonplace up here. I grew up only thirty minutes south and never saw a bear back then.
great pic. today )did you go out unto the yard, or did you take this pic. from inside the house. ? )
Thanks Michael. I was out in the yard with the bears (at a safe distance, of course).
How exciting for you & Karen to see Thanks for sharing with us &:bonus great pictures of real life happenings with bears
Thanks Aunt Sue. I was texting Karen to look out the window. She was in the house and had no idea and eventually missed the bears this time.
Seanie why are their eyes and snout covered in white hair?
Love, love , LOVE the first pic! Having seen a number of bears over my lifetime, I’m not sure what a “safe distance” is: they may not see too well, but have a great sense of smell, and they can move much faster than you might think. Plan your getaway!
Lucky you that these wee creatures make cameo appearances in your own yard, Sean!