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Native Californian, biologist, wildlife conservation consultant, retired Smithsonian scientist, father of two daughters, grandfather of four. INTJ. Believes nature is infinitely more interesting than shopping malls. Born 100 years too late.

Friday, September 27, 2024

Bears Just Wanna Have Fun

This short video is Part 2 of the "The Hanging Jug". When I realized that this title may disappoint YouTubers seeking a different genre of entertainment, I gave this sequel a different title. 

If you haven't seen Part 1, you missed out on the different ways various species reacted to the jug, and you don't know that bears won the curiosity contest. That is why I devoted this video just to bears. 

Thursday, September 12, 2024

Bruin eats the Hornets' Nest




With this video, I can scratch one  camera trapping project from my bucket list. Some years ago I figured out that black bears hit the hornets' nests rather hard in late summer. The few nests that I found were a little too lively for camera trapping. I owe this adventure to my neighbor Ted seems to have a knack finding tame nests. Anyway, the video tells the story, and I hope you enjoy it.