A Black Bear in a tree huffed at me.
The bear was about three metres above the ground feasting on bitter cherries when it decided that I had wandered too close. It let me know its feelings. While a huffing Black Bear sounds intimidating, it is actually bluster made by an apprehensive bear. Huffing does not lead to an attack.
Even though I knew the bear was all bluster, this was the first time a bear had addressed me this way and the interaction prompted a mixture of delight and concern. I drifted away leaving the bear to continue trashing the tree.
A Black Bear in a tree expresses its apprehension towards me by huffing.
However, we parted amicably.
Beautiful shots, Alistair — you could crop that picture and give him a laurel wreath!
Wendy
Fantastic photos, thank you Alistair for sharing your experience.
I always want to paint your photos because you do such a beautiful job. I hope you don’t mind when I finally get my paints out again.