Last year, I noticed that Black Bears arrived in my yard on August 1st. This year it was virtually the same: August 2nd.
I live at the valley bottom, so whether the bears arrive at this time of year or not at all, depends upon the availability of berries in the subalpine. I do not know about this year’s huckleberry crop, but something has driven the bears into the valley.
A Black Bear clings to the trunk of a wild cherry tree.
A handsome fellow.
Great photo.