ragdall
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Post by ragdall on Oct 6, 2010 8:49:24 GMT
My husband and I were very involved for more than 10 years in the restoration of a homestead north of town. The original house, built about 1912, was still standing, but in poor condition. We try to get out there at least once every summer. When we went there last Sunday we got a big surprise beside the disabled parking area. We avoided using any of the main buildings because the bear was using them as hiding places whenever it was frightened.
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Post by sandrainsydney on Oct 6, 2010 11:25:15 GMT
wow!
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Post by ragdall on Oct 6, 2010 22:28:34 GMT
Oops, I forgot to post a photo of the site. The parking for seniors/disabled visitors is on the far side of the buildings. That's where we first saw the Black Bear. Black Bears seldom attack humans however we decided to drive right into the site. We parked at the far end of the site from the bear, behind a reconstructed store then stayed closer to the car and that building than to the bear. I was thrilled to be able to view a bear at such a close distance for such a long period of time. The bear followed us into the fenced property and grazed on grass and weeds between the two barns, making us reluctant to venture over to any of the buildings, including the dunny. In the first doorway picture, the bear is leaving the barn that is behind the trees. In the second doorway shot it is seeking refuge in the barn that you can see beside the road. Our car was coming too close for its comfort. rags
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