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Related: About this forumFresh bear poop in Voorhees State Park, this morning.
At least one bear is not in hibernation.
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Fresh bear poop in Voorhees State Park, this morning. (Original Post)
3Hotdogs
Dec 2023
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The Roux Comes First
(1,623 posts)1. What Has Your Coldest Night Temp Been?
How about pattern of low temps in the last few weeks?
Or could this be a bear that has identified supplemental resources, both in terms of food and shelter?
I'm no expert, btw, just one interested in critters and the workings of the natural world.
3Hotdogs
(13,896 posts)3. about three days, near freezing. One day, upper 20's.
Mostly 40's and 50's since October.
3Hotdogs
(13,896 posts)4. Evidence was loaded with seeds.
viva la
(3,937 posts)2. Got to do one last doo-doo
Before the long sleep.
3Hotdogs
(13,896 posts)5. Two big piles, about 1/4 mile apart. Plus the ones we probably didn't see.
At this time, clearly a happy bear
toad-eye
(42 posts)6. Yogi strikes again
Smarter than the average bear! Must be a lot of pickinic baskets with pies and sandwiches.