The black bear and her two cubs that were the most frequent visitors to our back yard last year have returned. I didn’t see them, but my camera trap did, and captured one good shot (despite the slight clipping of the right ear). The surveillance video shows that one of the cubs is now considerably larger than the other. This is the smaller of the two, perhaps a female. She’s also much more cinnamon in color than her mother and brother. And she still has some blue in the eyes, which will eventually turn brown as she ages. Last year they usually came by at night, but this shot was taken just before noon yesterday. Nikon D810 with Nikkor 17-35mm lens (at 20mm) ISO 500, f/14 at 1/160th of a second, Cognisys camera box, trail monitor and remote flashes.
I’m so excited for you! I know how you love living among wild life snd to have captured this new generation of bears is delightful. Such a treat for you!
The winter rest looks well on this cub–that coat is gorgeous! Love the details of the tongue sticking out and those paws! I’d be very alert walking around your property!
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The black bear and her two cubs that were the most frequent visitors to our back yard last year have returned. I didn’t see them, but my camera trap did, and captured one good shot (despite the slight clipping of the right ear). The surveillance video shows that one of the cubs is now considerably larger than the other. This is the smaller of the two, perhaps a female. She’s also much more cinnamon in color than her mother and brother. And she still has some blue in the eyes, which will eventually turn brown as she ages. Last year they usually came by at night, but this shot was taken just before noon yesterday. Nikon D810 with Nikkor 17-35mm lens (at 20mm) ISO 500, f/14 at 1/160th of a second, Cognisys camera box, trail monitor and remote flashes.
I’m so excited for you! I know how you love living among wild life snd to have captured this new generation of bears is delightful. Such a treat for you!
Thanks Mom. Hoping they come back a few more times.
The Cubs look adorable this season. I was talking about the baseball team. But these bear children are pretty cute too.
How wonderful to have wildlife living nearby and fantastic trap shot!
Thanks Jennifer. Yes, very fortunate to have all the creatures that we do. And especially the bears.
The winter rest looks well on this cub–that coat is gorgeous! Love the details of the tongue sticking out and those paws! I’d be very alert walking around your property!
Yes, especially when I take the dog out for his night time walk around the yard. Need to be very careful when not out in the open.
Sean, you have great expectations this year right in your own backyard – please, more tongue shots!
The tongue does add a nice touch.