California black bear

California black bear (Ursus americanus californiensis)

Posted on September 24, 2010 by admin

These are residents in the area but we rarely see them. This year was different. Possibly as it was so dry last year? For whatever reason, when the bears in the area noticed spring was coming we began seeing repeated visits. For the most part they had just as much fear of us as vice versa

California black bear

evidence of a bear visiting — Evidence of a bear visiting. No idea what it is digging for but it revisited this spot a few times.

evidence of a bear visiting — One of several gallon vinegar bottles enjoyed by a bear

evidence of a bear visiting — And another

evidence of a bear visiting — The bear apparently did not like the microbes from the composting toilet after getting a taste

evidence of a bear visiting — A bear apparently did not like wheat bran but worked hard to discover that

evidence of a bear visiting — This was a container of rice bran which had gone bad. Once it got a taste the bear lost interest.