Category Archives: mammals

  Underscoring the frequency of black bears in the valley this summer was the appearance of a first-year cub. It was the second bear to come along, but it walked right up to me, while I was sitting beside the … Continue reading →

  It is less common to see male deer, but there were a couple beside the Lake. Two male whitetailed deer in July velvet A portrait Navigating the Lake Time for a consultation  

  This is a good year for black bears in the valleys. Some years I see very few to none. This year, I have seen many. In particular, there is one bear in my neighbourhood that is easily recognized as … Continue reading →

  This posting was prompted by the scruffy-looking female mule deer that was feeding on clover in the picture on the right. There was something odd about it. Her body is adorned with whitish splotches. Yet, it seemed too early … Continue reading →

  I was close.  

  Photographer: In exemption of the first, by Cynthia Fraser, the photos here are taken by Finn Fraser Grathwol. More of Finn’s photos can be seen at @finnfrasergrathwolphoto on instagram. In the late evening (read: very low shutter speeds and … Continue reading →

  This is the third and fourth time this male bear wearing a blaze has been seen to visit, although it has probably come by much more often. Other years, I did not see black bears from ending hibernation until … Continue reading →

  As I reflect on the time writing this blog, it strikes me that yesterday was the first time I have seen both of our bear species in one day. Both animals were foraging. The grizzly bear was seen first … Continue reading →