Category: Wildlife

As I reflect on the enchanting wildlife that graced me with their presence during my time in the Sierras, the image of the beautiful black-tailed deer that visited me every day stands out. With their sleek and elegant bodies adorned with their distinct characteristic tail, watching them move gracefully across the landscape was a treat. …

Secrets to Surviving Winters in the Sierras: The Black-tailed Mule Deer Story Read More »

We sold our property in Arnold and are preparing to relocate to a new home, but that doesn’t mean my thoughts aren’t on the many animals I studied and came to love. My thoughts are on the animals, even more so. I miss them! In this blog, I will focus on my beautiful Black Bears …

Preparing for Hibernation: The Busy Fall Activities of Black Bears in the Sierras Read More »

Have you ever had the privilege of observing a mother black bear with cubs? I have twice, and both experiences were something I will never forget. These animals are majestic creatures and the epitome of maternal instinct. You’ll likely glimpse these beautiful creatures roaming in the Arnold, California, area. In this blog, I want to …

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Living in the mountains is an experience unlike any other, and to be fair, I want to discuss the pros and cons from my perspective. The California Sierra Mountains offer a majestic beauty that has inspired adventurers and spiritual seekers for generations. The towering pine trees stand like sentinels guarding the peaceful valleys and deep …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

How Do Squirrels Survive The Winter In The Sierras?  Read More »

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 …

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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, …

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