Nice Surprise !

Weather was much more fitting of a Quabbin hike this morning. I decided to hike a west side gate and explore some new terrain. Once on the cart road it didn't take long for the mosquitoes to swarm. I stopped and covered my hands face and neck with bug repellent. Timing was perfect ! I came to an area  where I could see 30/40 yards out . I stood for a few moments scanning  when the slight movement of a low hanging branch caught my attention. As I watched , the shadow of something dark moved in the high grass.
It wasn't long before it caught my scent ,  gave me one quick look and GONE !

The sow had at least one cub with her.

Jim