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Ursus americanus
Black bears are omnivores with their diets varying greatly depending on season and location. They typically live in largely forested areas, but do leave forests in search of food.
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Spotted on Sep 18, 2011
Submitted on Dec 20, 2013
5 Comments
I agree, Maria--exciting as it might be to see one (I'd sure be glued to the window with binoculars!) that sort of thing usually ends badly for the bear.
Nice spotting and photo! Looks like a big one.
Thanks, Patty. Ursulav, a friend of mine in Hillsborough had one in her yard raiding the bird feeders. It didn't seem to stay around long, however. It would be exciting but it's better that they stay out of the urban areas.
Lovely spotting! =)
Oh thank goodness--for a minute I thought there was one wandering around Durham! *grin* I didn't know whether to be excited or worried!