MA Bears Very Active

 

I was able to check a few trail cameras that are in an out of the way location and takes a bit of effort to reach. They have  been out a month since the last SD check. The cameras were busy capturing lots of bear footage. It looks like seven different bears were videoed. It’s  now “ Prime Time “ mating season and bears are on the move. One trail camera did video a male and female bear in a playful and carefree time. Not sure how long that lasted, two large males showed up in the area and I’m sure the playful small male moved on. I’ll try and put a video together, I’ve actually fallen a bit behind with my editing since the nice weather. 

Eaglets are nearing fledging in two Massachusetts nests. One nest has one eaglet, and the other one has two. A third nest was checked early this Spring that had a female sitting on eggs early on, but for whatever reason the nest failed. No adult eagles were seen in the area the morning I checked the nest a second time.

We are heading out with our camping trailer for the second  trip of the season. Kayaking , hiking, fishing and wildlife photography are the plans ! We also like to tent camp, Unfortunately the state campground we enjoy camping at is closed again this year. Hopefully next year it will reopen.

Jim

Missed Loon Photo Opportunity

 

While kayaking one morning last week in northern Massachusetts I caught movement on the edge of the lake. It was a doe walking along with a fawn. I would guess the fawn was only a few days old. It had no balance and stumbled as it followed its mother. Wind direction was perfect and the two were never aware I was watching with my camera from the water.

The lake has several loons that use it as a stop each spring before moving on to a quieter pond for nesting. I was hoping to get a few pictures of them on this camping trip . I missed it be a day. The day before the loons swam around feeding in the pouring rain. It rained all day and didn’t make for a day to be out on the water. I did see and hear them the following morning calling to each other at the other end of the lake . Unfortunately they moved on before I could get out on the water with my kayak.

Jim