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Across the Fence:  Bear(s) in the Neighborhood - on the deck!  |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13640 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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 Posted - Sep 17 2015 : 2:09:05 PM
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Well, for the past couple weeks my neighborhood, which is rural in southwest Colorado, has been all astir because of at least one bear that's been sighted . . . maybe more than one bear.
Our neighbors to the west and front of us have an orchard in which the bear has been seen as has its "contributions". We have seen contributions in our yard and in the road. One neighbor in the canyon just north of us has actually seen the bear and had to keep his dogs from getting too close.
Neighbors to the northwest of us, and not very far, had seen a bear getting into their chicken/geese feed, then their dog food, then tearing up their peach tree and eating the peaches . . . and crawling all over their car. Our neighbor drove his car over to our house to show us the muddy bear paw prints on the windshield, back window and passenger side and that the rear view mirror on the passenger side had been broken. (They mistakenly thought that putting the feed in the car would keep him away . . . not so!) Fortunately the broken mirror was all the damage done and they have moved the feed to a different location.
Neighbors all up and down our road have either seen the critter or evidence. About a week ago I saw a pile under our pear tree which is in our front yard, not too far from our house.
This pic is what I saw out my front window this morning, about 20 feet from the house. There is a tree root in the pic and just beyond it a very fresh "contribution"! Then the 8 foot high "game" fence and pear trees! Neither my hubby or I have actually seen the animal . . . yet.
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..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
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Edited by - ceejay48 on Sep 26 2015 2:48:40 PM |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
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Posted - Sep 17 2015 : 3:34:09 PM
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WOW! Stay safe!
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
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Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Posted - Sep 17 2015 : 7:37:52 PM
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Oh Dear! Our area has been all up at arms, too, as bears have been seen more often here and there. I have yet to see one, either, but know they have been around. I would die of a heart attack before one ever got close enough to harm me, though.
Be careful!
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
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texdane
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Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Posted - Sep 17 2015 : 7:40:19 PM
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Also makes me think of a funny story. A friend of mine who lives in upstate New York was watching a mama bear and two cubs at her bird feeder, from the window of her basement. The window was open, and she wasn't thinking anything but could she get good pics, so she whistled to get their heads to turn. Well, they all ran over to see what was in the window! She hightailed it out of that basement as fast as lightening! Moral of the story: if you whistle, they will come. ;)
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, January 2013
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
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PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
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Posted - Sep 18 2015 : 12:32:42 AM
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ROFLOL Grace!!!
Cj...If I were you...I would be very happy to NOT get an up close and personal viewing!!
My ex-MIL told the story that one time when her and dad were out traveling the Country they
stopped at a Rest Stop and mom looked out the window and saw these people standing around a
bear and feeding it and taking pictures of it. So, she grabbed her camera and headed on over
to get a few shots herself. And while she is adjusting her camera lens...she says to the lady
next to her...where is the chain that bear is tied up to? The Lady said, "What chain? It's Wild"
She immediately deemed all these people "Stupid" and got back in the car and the took off for a
little safer rest area.
Hugs and Smiles,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
Dec 2011-Farmgirl of the Month
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13640 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13640 Posts |
Posted - Sep 18 2015 : 1:11:22 PM
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Yes, Peggy, they ARE wild and should be treated as such!
Fresh "contribution" this morning (Friday) under the pear tree! Our pears are starting to ripen and some are falling off the tree. If they are bruised or such we just leave them . . . . I guess for the bear! :D We do have deer coming through regularly and eating them too!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
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from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13640 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
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Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
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Posted - Sep 20 2015 : 5:51:57 PM
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Oh gosh Ceejay and all. Be careful. Bears can be unpredictable. Once and awhile they come into the city around here.
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
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Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
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Posted - Sep 21 2015 : 1:34:43 PM
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Oh my goodness, CJ!!! Do they come up into the yard when you're outside? That's so scary! They have had problems with bears coming into local neighborhoods here, and foxes, too. Scary stuff! I'd say shoot the furry invader and eat it, but when we were kids visiting my sister's godfather up in Maine, we got a good taste of bear meat - EEEYUUUUCKO!!! Just please be careful, okay?
LOL! Grace! That's precisely what my husband has always told our son! LOL!
OHMYGOSH Nicole!! That's too funny! Scary, but funny! :)
Be safe, CJ!
Hugs -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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Posted - Sep 21 2015 : 4:50:03 PM
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They roam about at night and have only been seen by some of the neighbors at night. There's an orchard in front of our house where they like to find munchies, there's an orchard across the road too. They'll get into chicken feed, dogfood, trash, etc.
Neither hubby or I have actually the bear, but in the morning we see fresh evidence that it/they have come through the yard. One must be watchful, no matter what!
In a mountain town not too far from us a lady in her 60s, who lived in a house up against the mountain, decided she'd feed the bears that came visiting. They came regularly and she fed them . . . she was warned NOT to do that, but she ignored the warnings. Eventually, the bears showed that they truly are wild animals, attacked her and killed her. Sad, sad story!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13640 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13640 Posts |
Posted - Sep 26 2015 : 2:51:59 PM
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My hubby tells me this morning when we got up, "well, I saw the bear"! I asked him what it was doing and he said "walking across the deck". I asked him, "you serious?" Mercy!
Hubby says he got up about 2 AM to get a drink, looked out the kitchen window and because there's good moonlight, saw the bear walking across the deck, then across the front lawn and went under the game fence into the neighbor's orchard. Now that's a bit close for comfort!
Good grief! (this bear is a smaller one . . but still a bear)
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13640 Posts |
Posted - Sep 30 2015 : 12:16:49 PM
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Night before last bear walked under our bedroom window, made a "contribution" by the lawnmower (just past the window) and came on around and across the deck and off to the pear tree. My hubby saw it walking across to the pear tree.
This morning (Weds.) another "contribution" by the corner of our deck.
I wish these bruins would finish tanking up on carbs and go hibernate!
I find it interesting that they seem to only like fruit . . . nobody's garden has been invaded by bears! Hmmmmmm
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
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Cozynana
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kem
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Posted - Sep 30 2015 : 8:15:10 PM
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| CJ, what are the laws in Co. Can you shoot a bear to protect yourself? I don't think I would ever go outside if I knew bears were around. That is my worse nightmare. We live in NW Kansas and periodically have sightings of mountain lions, including one in our alfalfa field probably 1/2 mile from our house. For some reason a bear is more frightening to me. I don't think we can shoot mountain lions unless they threaten us or our livestock. So far, I have not heard of bears. I hope they never come, I will freak out. |
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
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Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Posted - Oct 12 2015 : 06:07:46 AM
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Have you all seen the bear on the news walking on two feet? He looks like a Halloween costume!
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, January 2013
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
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Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
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Posted - Oct 12 2015 : 8:00:58 PM
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CJ: we actually had a mountain lion (actually a cougar) that came not far from us. The police tazered it and drove it up north.
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13640 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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