Comments on: A Day in the Life of Black Bears https://www.exploringnaturephotos.com/a-day-in-the-life-of-black-bears/ Sharing experiences and observations Sun, 09 Aug 2020 20:29:18 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 By: Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary - Exploring Nature by Sheila Newenham https://www.exploringnaturephotos.com/a-day-in-the-life-of-black-bears/#comment-747 Sun, 09 Aug 2020 20:29:18 +0000 https://www.exploringnaturephotos.com/?p=6751#comment-747 […] I was a little apprehensive about coming up here because of the feeding practices and concern that it would alter the bears’ behavior.  Now that I know why they do it, the limitations and precautions in place, and have seen these bears engaging in such a variety of normal bear behaviors, I am more comfortable with it.  I had an unprecedented opportunity to observe and photograph a wide array of wild black bear behaviors in these beautiful Northwoods.  I’ve been amazed at the care of mothers with their young and laughed at the antics of curious, playful one-year-olds. I watched hierarchies play out as one bear calmly and quietly ceded space to another.  Every day, there were some of the regulars and always newcomers in the area, too.  Random wildlife encounters that require planning, stealth, patience, and some degree of luck remain most extraordinary. This feels a little bit like cheating. Having said that, it was an unforgettable, immersive educational experience.  Stay tuned for the bear stories! […]

]]> By: Sheila Newenham https://www.exploringnaturephotos.com/a-day-in-the-life-of-black-bears/#comment-699 Mon, 13 Jul 2020 23:37:30 +0000 https://www.exploringnaturephotos.com/?p=6751#comment-699 In reply to Darcy Berg.

Thank you, Darcy! It was an amazing weekend.

]]> By: Sheila Newenham https://www.exploringnaturephotos.com/a-day-in-the-life-of-black-bears/#comment-698 Mon, 13 Jul 2020 23:36:13 +0000 https://www.exploringnaturephotos.com/?p=6751#comment-698 In reply to Marilyn Dahms.

I’m glad you can identify with the bears a little bit. We’re not so different when it gets down to basic needs and emotions.
You can see where the Sasquatch legends come from now, can’t you!?!

]]> By: Marilyn Dahms https://www.exploringnaturephotos.com/a-day-in-the-life-of-black-bears/#comment-695 Mon, 13 Jul 2020 17:16:50 +0000 https://www.exploringnaturephotos.com/?p=6751#comment-695 Wow! You definitely are the bear whisperer, Sheila! So many fantastic bear pictures, with such meaningful expressions and looking almost like people as some stand upright on their 2 back legs. I know just how a few of them feel, especially the one tired of all the bugs and flies buzzing around him.

Thanks for putting another smile on my face!

]]> By: Darcy Berg https://www.exploringnaturephotos.com/a-day-in-the-life-of-black-bears/#comment-692 Sun, 12 Jul 2020 19:11:33 +0000 https://www.exploringnaturephotos.com/?p=6751#comment-692 Very cool pics, Sheila!

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