Recreating a native habitat has been a dream of mine since I was about 18. It only took me 20 years, but I finally have two acres of land in the country with which to work (and play). My goal is to document the improvements I make to the property: restoring habitat & attracting birds and butterflies in addition to other wildlife.
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Monday, October 21, 2013
Another Encounter?
Last night, a bit after dark, I went out back to harvest a stalk of celery or two for a recipe I was making. Just around the corner from the back door is a motion sensor light. I stepped out into the darkness, and heard some rustling somewhere towards my left near the deck. My first thought was that I startled a deer or something, but my thoughts quickly went to the bear I encountered a month or so ago. I grabbed a shovel I had leaning nearby...just in case, then wen't to get my celery. The light came on, I got what I needed, and returned to the house.
This afternoon, I went around back and noticed the garbage can was on its side--empty (I was pretty sure there was one bag in it). Immediately I decided a bear had taken it...and I was grateful there was no mess to pick up (not that I relished the idea of garbage strewn out somewhere in nature). After scanning the area, I noticed that it had been taken down the slope, and grabbed the camera and another garbage bag. I got a photo of the circumstantial evidence, and then cleaned it up.
This afternoon, I went around back and noticed the garbage can was on its side--empty (I was pretty sure there was one bag in it). Immediately I decided a bear had taken it...and I was grateful there was no mess to pick up (not that I relished the idea of garbage strewn out somewhere in nature). After scanning the area, I noticed that it had been taken down the slope, and grabbed the camera and another garbage bag. I got a photo of the circumstantial evidence, and then cleaned it up.
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