Finally, after a long absence, a Black Bear (Ursus americanus) has made its presence known to me. After seeing, not a single one for a few years, this is a treat. This one that showed up, providing me time to get several pictures, looking mighty healthy.

This beautiful creature is a youngster.

They leave their mothers when they are one and a half or two years old. I suspect that is the age of this one. Out on its own. Establishing its territory. Getting to know its neighbors.

I’ve been surprised that the Montmorency cherry tree has not been climbed, the apple tree has not been raided. Only a matter of time now.

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