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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[prydera.livejournal.com]

I have a friend who saw a black bear by Rt 20 in either Palmer or Brimfield recently so they're definitely in the area. (Sadly one was killed on I-91 in CT last night, too :( ) There seem to be more bear sightings than usual in CT this year so I wouldn't be surprised if there were more in MA as well. That said, I think you should be fine with the precautions you're taking.