We returned to our property in Arnold, “Bear Country,” and immediately, I began feeling concerned for the wildlife, particularly the black bears, as more people are coming into the area. Last year if you recall, I sat and watched helplessly as an unleashed dog chased a black bear up a tree right in front of …
International Bat Appreciation Day is celebrated every year on April 17th to raise awareness about the importance of these fascinating creatures and their role in our natural world. Bats are: Essential elements of a healthy ecosystem. Providing incredible benefits such as pest control. Pollination. Even seed dispersal. That’s right: we have bats to thank for …
I have a lifelong love of bears, and March 23rd was World Bear Day; how could I have been unaware of World Bear Day? Well, I need to learn more about World Bear Day—another learning journey. World Bear Day is celebrated on March 23rd of each year and was created in 2012 by World Animal …
Looking through my field camera photos, I found the main image in this blog post, and I began wondering how these little guys survive the freezing winters. How do squirrels prepare for survival during the winter in the Sierras? It is time for me to learn about squirrels. Squirrels living in the Sierra Nevada Mountains …
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We had another unexpected visitor last night and then again early this morning: a Bobcat, possibly two. Again, I need to look closely at the field camera photos to make that determination, but this sighting raised many more questions for me—time for more research. How do Bobcats survive during the winter? Are they carnivores? Do …
Heavy snow storms recently moved eastward through Arnold and into the deeper Sierra Mountains, and what was left was beautiful pristine snow. Slowly animals began following their memorized route on the game trail through my property and left their tracks in the snow. None of the animals were large predators; well, there was one bobcat, …
The logging industry in Arnold and the surrounding Sierras had a much longer and storied history than I imagined. The logging industry was once a vital part of the economy, from sawmills to camps. However, these facilities were abandoned with the advent of modern machinery and the decline in timber production. I am curious if …
By now, you know I have a fondness for furry and feathery creatures. Of course, I have favorites that I tend to focus on, but there are so many beautiful animals in the Sierras. During this post, I want to bring attention to the forest’s little “bandits,” Raccoons. Raccoons live in the Sierras, and the …
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We have had recent sightings of mountain lions in and around our home in Arnold, CA., and since I had not written about them before, I thought it was time. I have one photo of a big cat on our property, but it is blurred, so I’ve never shared it with you. All of the …
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Fall is an exciting time of year for nature lovers. The leaves change color, the air gets crisper, and animals start to prepare for winter. The black bears in Arnold and throughout the Sierras are extra busy this time of the year. You might wonder why? It is because of hyperphagia. This photo and the …
