My name isn't Goldilocks

[gerisullivan]

Google Images suggests that my first reaction to the scat I saw at the edge of the yard might well have been spot on. It might not be bear scat; I haven't seen or heard about bears in these particular woods since moving here eight years ago. But it looks enough like the images "bear scat" Google Images search brought up that I wouldn't bet against it being bear until someone more knowledgeable, like batwrangler, says otherwise. I'll take another look at it tomorrow, probably with camera phone in hand.

I already follow the Living with Black Bears food and garbage guidance. If there is a bear hereabouts, I hope the noisy lawnmower convinced it to keep its distance.

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Pesky Bears

[lakeboy-55.livejournal.com]

We currently have a pesky young black bear in the neighborhood. He's been tearing up compost bins and trash barrels. I've seen him briefly, but I've seen a lot of his scat about. Word of advice, don't ever let your dog role in bear doodoo, ooooh the smell!!!

So far he hasn't been harrassing pets, but we've been trying hard to keep out last remaining kitty indoors at night.