CindyHouk Loc: Nw MT

These pictures were taken in 2008, 2010 and 2011. We came across her in 2008, missed seeing her in 2009 but got to see her in 2010 and 2011. The tree blew down in a wind storm in November of 2011. We walked over to make sure there was no sign of her or any cubs in the aftermath of the storm and didn't see her. Hope you enjoy these as much as I did seeing her each year! They are about 70 ft up and it's a huge cottonwood...momma is not a tiny bear either! I had an Olympus SP550 at the time but borrowed a friends Canon Rebel in 2010 to get some good shots!

Here's a link to a video I captured of her climbing up the tree....no way are you going to out climb her!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjodwctM3B0

Here is her going down the tree
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_rmxKFujGk

Cottonwood tree with bear

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Cinnamon black bear cub 2008

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2008 Cub yelling for mom who is down at the base of the tree

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2010 Momma with 2 cubs

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2010 Momma just starting to wake up

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2011 yearling cubs

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2011 yearling cubs

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BamaTexan Loc: Deep in the heart of Texas

Loved 'em.

davefales Loc: Virginia

Did she hibernate in the tree, or just use the cavity as a den after she had her cubs? Well done.

CindyHouk Loc: Nw MT

She hibernated in the tree and the cubs were born in the tree. Only thing we can think is that she must have been born there as well to have known about it!

CindyHouk Loc: Nw MT

[quote=BamaTexan]Loved 'em.[/quote

Thanks...glad you like them!

sailorsmom Loc: Souderton, PA

Good shots, Cindy!

Swamp-Cork Loc: Lanexa, Virginia

Wonderful set and history, Cindy!

CindyHouk Loc: Nw MT

Thanks! It was amazing watching her for those few yrs.

CindyHouk Loc: Nw MT

Thanks....I still look over there whenever I go by...even though I know the tree isn't there!

Swamp-Cork Loc: Lanexa, Virginia

I can sure understand that Cindy, as the tree may be gone but sure that great memory will be with you for many years! Take care!