I usually wish I was way out in the sticks until I think about the bears. I deal with deers in the yard by charging at them and yelling - have to be an utter berserker to do that with a herd of bears.

Well, I didn't chase him, but I did open the window about 10' from him and scream like an old fishwife. Hopefully, he won't want to have to listen to that again and he'll stay away for a while - although he certainly was in no hurry to get away - he just ambled off.

Can't do it NJTea. While I empathasize for you, the dozen or so goldfinch on the thistle feeders are turning. In but 5 short weeks, they'll be the ones bringing in the Rose Breasted Grosbeak to the nearby sunflower feeders (had 8 birds at the feeders for 4-5 days last year).

Hang in there. He's not going to "live off of your feeders". I'd be more inclined to batten down the hatches of your garbage cans.

All good things in all good time.

Ted

The goldfinches are enjoying the new thistle sock I had to buy yesterday and interestingly, Ted, through all the bear visits I've had here not once have they ever got into the garbage can.

However, Friday night's visitor was trying to get to the can I keep the sunflower seed in. He was standing on the ground in front of the porch, with his front legs through the railing and wrapped around the can like huge furry arms, trying to pull it to him.

They often traverse the yard and don't touch a thing. I know they've been here 'cause they take out the fence when they go through.

Susie