Game camera Surprise - BEAR!

It's been about 4 days since I last checked the game cams (even longer since I posted). So in-between the rain drops today I ventured down to the woods. The turkeys have moved on and lately have been getting coon pictures along with one lone doe. BUT today was different! I had 482 pictures, of those 120 were of a young bear that hung around for 57 minutes! What a treat to find on such a dreary, depressing, rainy day! The camera flash went off in some pictures so they look a little washed out.

What is the above picture you ask? Well! I would guess the bear checked the camera out up close and personal - thank goodness he did NOT decide the camera might make a meal!

I love the above photo - as if he/she is posing for the camera!

Another nice pose! Wonder what it is thinking - he/she seems to be looking towards the camera! :) Hope you enjoyed my photos - take a moment to enjoy your backyard. :) Coppertop

Did you know...
Although they appear slow and lumbering, bears can run at speeds up to 35 miles per hours?
Bear cubs have blue eyes, which turn brown during their first summer?
Bears may remain in their dens for 5-6 months each year in Maine. During this time they do not eat, drink, urinate or defecate?

NOTE: Above "Did you know?" information obtained from Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife web site.

May's Game Camera Photos

Below in no particular order are a sample of the critters I have been getting on my two scouting cameras this past month. Healthly looking raccoons; fox, one lone doe and lots of wild turkeys!
White-tail deer are not the prettiest at this time of year as they shed their winter fur for summer coats. The male turkeys are still calling and strutting!

I do hope you have enjoyed my game cam photos. Do stop by again soon! Enjoy :) Coppertop

Jack-in-the-Pulpit

I was elated to come across these Jack-in-the-Pulpit flowers today walking along our property. This photo shows a shorter one next to the taller, there is actually another taller one behind making three flowers in this group. The Jack-in-the-Pulpit is a wildflower that blooms between May and June and thrives in the moist shady deciduous woods. A cluster of red Berries will form in late summer or early fall and are an attractive food source for birds such as thrushes, rodents, etc. Leaves and fruits contain calcium oxalate that can irritate the skin so it is important to wear gloves if you are going to handle.

Jack-in-the-pulpit is Arisaema triphyllum of the arum family, Araceae. Other Names are: Indian Turnip, arum, three-leaved arum, dragon-turnip, brown dragon, devil's-ear, marsh turnip, bog onion, priest's-pintle, lords-and-ladies.

Did you notice the wild strawberry plants in the above photo also? Our property has an abundance of these plants; the berries are small but oh so sweet!

Did you find something new/different in your backyard today? Slow your pace and take a look around, you are sure to be pleasantly surprised! Enjoy :) Coppertop