Peter


Thanks for the photos. The color of the bear seems blondish. Is that normal or a one off?

Wow!
Great Stuff!

Rod
This was a black bear which is the species, they vary in color quite a bit as this one was quite light colored. It was most likely pretty young too

Glad you guys like the photos, I am having a great time in the outdoors

Peter

Nice blond phase black bear. He looks to be a young bear, a two year old probably.

I've seen several colours of black bear - blond, black, cinnamon, chocolate (colour of a Cadbury milk chocolate bar), and a black with a purple tint (looked like a bad dye job).

The head/body proportions will usually give an indication of age up to a point. Small head/large body typically denote a good mature bear.

Cheers,

Alan Grombacher
RKCC-CMI-010

Super great pictures; the bear is a real treat to see in the wild.

Thanks for the spectacular pictures, Peter. I enjoy them every time!

A hike in the mountains where it is a little cooler. We hiked to Gold Knob which is just over 11000ft in altitude, to get there we climbed about 1600ft in about 2 miles, what a workout.
I saw some bear sign but no bears. As usual, clouds start forming and you need to get off the peak in case a thunderstorm develops. Trip back down was much easier
Peter

Peter

Great photos, as we have come to expect from you. Thank you.

BTW, I look and feel like that old tree!!!!

More great pictures. Love to see them.

Wonderful, Peter, and your effort is much appreciated.........continues my hope to view these for myself someday..........and sooner rather than later. Thanks!