In my wanderings, I have been keeping an eye open for bears — particularly grizzlies. I have seen no grizzlies, and only a few black bears (the nicest was standing with a fish taken a month ago). I suspect that the relative absence of bears at the valley bottom is a result of a good huckleberry crop somewhat higher in the mountains. Also, the abundance of food around Nelson has been an attractant. Indeed, this black bear was in that vicinity.
A black bear staring out of the forest. Photo by Cynthia Fraser.
Love the warm sun on his back and back-lighting his ear. What a great fall we’re having so far!
Outstanding! One of the best bear photos I have ever seen.
awesome photo. Hope that’s with a zoom lens! LOL!
Looks very healthy!