Our big black bear!

at this time of year its normal that the black bears in our community are foraging for food as much as they to stock up for their winter hibernation. This year was probably the best display and closest viewing we've ever had, right outside the dining room window.  the same big black bear coming back - often 3 times a day to finish the crabapples off the tree. each year we try and trim the tree and make as much crabapple jam as we can - but there's sooo many crabapples, these gorgeous bears love them too!

we were a safe 10 foot behind the glass window, but the bear was never discouraged or worried by us. he just kept munching away... day after day after day.

 

and he's off....