Local Wild Animals and Birds

[Sir Henry]

I saw this black bear alongside the road about a half mile from my house this morning.

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[RetiredSeabee]

Was he asking if you could spare a roll of Charmin?

[Sir Henry]

Was he asking if you could spare a roll of Charmin?

We both stood there and looked at each other for 30 seconds then he took off. I’m surprised he stopped to let me take his picture.

[Hatchdog]

Was he asking if you could spare a roll of Charmin?

good one!


Great pic Sir Henry, always fun to capture a bear standing still.

[Sir Henry]

Worst looking red fox I’ve ever seen. It was eating food scraps on tinfoil.

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[5shot]

Poor bugger has mange. If you see it again try to put him out of his misery.

[CT_Shooter]

Worst looking red fox I’ve ever seen. It was eating food scraps on tinfoil.

It has mange and is very sick.

Please contact the Dept of Natural Resources Call Center --- Staff Available 7 Days a Week (7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.)
Call Toll Free 1-888-WDNRINFO (1-888-936-7463) for advice.

[Sir Henry]

Poor bugger has mange. If you see it again try to put him out of his misery.

Worst looking red fox I’ve ever seen. It was eating food scraps on tinfoil.

It has mange and is very sick.

Please contact the Dept of Natural Resources Call Center --- Staff Available 7 Days a Week (7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.)
Call Toll Free 1-888-WDNRINFO (1-888-936-7463) for advice.

I posted it local and many people are aware of it. Others have also seen the bear I posted.

[cooperhawk]

This fellow was spotted a few miles to the south of us the other day.
Nothing new, I've had my bird feeders torn down twice by bears and I finally gave up.

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[Sir Henry]

This fellow was spotted a few miles to the south of us the other day.
Nothing new, I've had my bird feeders torn down twice by bears and I finally gave up.


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That’s why I don’t have bird feeders.

[Hatchdog]

Worst looking red fox I’ve ever seen. It was eating food scraps on tinfoil.

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Almost looks like a distant cousin of Jimothy recently so popular in the Seattle area.


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[Sir Henry]

Worst looking red fox I’ve ever seen. It was eating food scraps on tinfoil.

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Almost looks like a distant cousin of Jimothy recently so popular in the Seattle area.


https://www.myballard.com/2026/07/16/ji ... sensation/

They are nuisance animals in the city.

[Sir Henry]

These two young men were right outside my window this morning. Half the picture is a reflection on the inside of the window.

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[Sir Henry]

Then five minutes later I see one out in the field watching and listening.

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So who is this stalking her? He was a solo coyote and didn’t have a chance of catching the deer so he watched until the deer ran away.

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[Hatchdog]

Awesome series of pics and the capture of wildlife in action. Love the sun highlights on the two bucks.

[markiver54]

We just returned from the cottage after about a two week stay. I spent a lot of time replacing some very large, (about 5' x 8') screen panels on our porch. A bear had torn them up and got in. We also have a large deck box that I keep padlocked. The bear tore the lid open. Probably thought there might be food in there. We are very bear aware and don't keep anything outside to attract them, so this was very unusual behavior. Bears are a pretty common sight up there, but they have never been a problem. This one didn't even flinch or look at me when I attempted to scare it away.
We are going back up in a couple weeks and I'm hoping it has moved on and there isn't any more damage.

Bear hunting season starts earlier this year beginning Oct. 3rd. That should help.
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[Hatchdog]

Wow……destructive little critter for sure. Hope he leaves the area, either on his own or in the back of a pickup heading to the butcher.