I am going to take a break from typical main topics to respond to your comments and questions. I’ve received so many heartfelt and supportive comments, and I want you to know how much each one means to me! I am trying to answer each one personally, but I am not able to respond as …
Note: The photographer of the photo in my main image is, Geoff Brooks, and posted on Unsplash.com. Before I begin sharing this adventure, I want to take a moment and assure everyone that I would never deliberately endanger a bear, myself, my family, or my dogs! I do not leave garbage or anything that might be interpreted …
My beautiful female bears have returned, and there is a new bear, which I have already name Pooh. I have been anxiously waiting for the first sighting of a bear, and at last, I can finally say they are back. I am so excited to share this experience with you! I kept checking my field …
I am sorry to say that I haven’t paid enough attention to the smaller animals in the area; instead, I was putting all of my energies into waiting for the large predators. Numerous smaller animals seem to be everywhere right now! Squirrels in particular. Squirrels are rodents, and their personalities are a combination of clown …
The property in Arnold is unique. Wow, is that an understatement or what! Where else could I safely observe and study wildlife as I can here? But I also feel mentally and physically better! I experience a noticeable spike in creativity, and I’ve also noticed that Candy is physically stronger. Perhaps the high altitude, the …
The month of May has not been easy. I can’t seem to prevent myself from worrying about the health of everyone in my family. Luckily no one, young or old, has COVID-19, but the constant discussion on the cable news channels and social media seems to be messing with my mind. I am trying to …
May 1st is a special day; it is my Candy girl’s birthday. She is 14. Fourteen years of total love and devotion! I know I talked about my love for dogs in previous blogs, but I have to revisit it. All of my life, I’ve been around animals, but until Candy and Brandy came into …
Where is Teddy? Teddy is always ready to take us on an adventure. I love to hide in small places. Where is Teddy? He loves to hide beside things. Cosmo is my best friend, but we haven’t been able to play for a long time. Where is Teddy? He loves to hide behind things. Because …
I hope that you and your family are healthy and safe! The coronavirus is horrifying. Like others, I am having difficulty dealing with stress, isolation, and fear, and I tend to worry about things I have no control over. So I am trying to focus on the things I enjoy and can share with you. …
I’ve mentioned in earlier blogs that I wanted to place additional field cameras directly on the game trails, and I did purchase two new cameras. But as frequently is the case, plans change. The stormy weather in the Sierras blew many branches out of the trees, and sadly, in addition to the tree branches, one …
