Friday, November 9, 2007
Bear Stories
How many of you hike the mountains around Shaver Lake, CA., just yearning for a glimpse of black or brown fur off in the distance ? No need to hike if you really want to see a bear at Shaver Lake, just bring some bird seed over to our cabin and a comfortable chair. Oh by the way bring a flash light and a warm blanket or two. I will supply the coffee. The only limiting factor is the number of bird feeders left at the cabin. You see we receive regular visits from the Shaver Lake birding bear. Like most birds he is very quiet and like most males he is very messy. The nicer the feeder the more he likes it. This bear must have an eye for quality, because the more expensive the feeder the more likely he is to take it with him. I really believe it is the same Shaver Lake swimming bear that visits my neighbors pool from time to time for a dip. Yes, there is actually one pool at Shaver Lake. So our bear knows what he likes and isn't afraid to drop by often. If you have an old bird (preferably expensive ) feeder I know just the right Shaver Lake bear for you. So stop over some evening and meet our furry feathered friend.
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Bear Stories Part Two to Follow:
Bear Stories Part Two As Promised:
A couple days ago I was out dragging limbs ( tree ) into piles. We have five beautiful acres at Shaver Lake that remains much like it has been forever, except for minor logging thirty years ago. You know how your minds eye sees something before you do.
Just as I was about to plant a foot to pull a large branch.... there right below me was an enormous reminder that the bear is still around. I am now thinking there is a much bigger bear than I originally thought, or there is more than one bear. Our lab or Ridge Back ( dog ) took a quick sniff and decided to leave well enough alone. So I pointed out the pile to my wife which turned out to be a mistake as she called her sister in Maine and told her about the pile. My sister inlaw is now sure her sister will be mauled by the bear and should move immediately. My wife chuckles about her sisters' concern over the bear and would really like to see the lonseome bear ( she named it that )as she believes it passes through at night on its way to who knows where. We just happen to be on the bears regular path. After all it probably disappointed there is no new bird feeder to pillage.
My wife figures our dog would let us know if the bear was any where near about. I agree with her and have actually searched out likely places where I think it might nap during the day. To my surprise there is evidence a bear or bears have been snoozing in a couple of those bear looking hideouts.
Am I nervous or concerned about the bear ? Not at all, but I do stay a little more alert while out doors. I could call the Forest Service and ask to have it transported into the high lake country, but we figure the bear has as much right to the area as we do. Dogwood Mountain is an ideal place for critters because each lot is approximately five acres so they can come and go mostly not noticed.
You know if that bear (s) was aggressive it would have invited itself in for dinner. We have learned as long as the garbage cans stay at the cabin until monday morning when garbage is picked up there is no problem. Once in a while one of our weekend neighbors forgets and puts their cans out the night before and pays for it. Our bear is very thorough and scatters trash over a quarter mile area.
Our Dog also has a great time with the scattered trash. The things people put in their trash still mystifies me. I can sometimes tell when the ber has been around during the day when I am out showing cabins or property. I let the dog out when I return home and her fur stands straight up when she takes a good sniff of the air. She never reacts the same when deer are around. Even when she sees a deer the most she does is bark a couple times and then loses interest. I keep thinking I would do the same thing and stick around our place if I was a bear or any critter. Why live at Huntington Lake or in the middle of the forest when you have all the same benefits plus no hunters and more food at our little piece of Shaver Lake heaven.
To be continued.........
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