Put 8 miles on the ole' hiking boots today. There was no shortage of bear scat. No doubt I would see a bear today. My hiked started in the dark of dawn. . Wanted to get in deep before any other folks .
To my surprise no bears :( , but I did see a Great Egret. I usually find these guys on there migration south visiting quite Quabbin swamps in mid to late August. This is a first seeing one early August and on the main water of the reservoir.
While sitting for a bit this morning a broad-winged hawk circled overhead checking me out.
Maybe next time for the bear.
Jim
