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Not only are the migratory birds coming back. The bears are out and about too. Trust me when I say Mama Bear was very close by. She was at the base of the tree. She actually climbed up the tree later on. Three cubs in the same litter is not to common. Usually one or two cubs are born into a litter. Cubs are born in late January in the den. These little guys were not much more than a foot long. I have a very good supply of bear cub images now. And most importantly niether myself or any other humans were harmed during this photo op.
I was far enough away not to be a threat. However, I always have an escape to safety plan, before I get near these animals.
Thank you for visiting my site. I consider myself to be lucky living where I do. Everyday I wake up to a wealth of interesting visual scenarios. Most of my pictures are Wildlife and Nature taken from around the area. The area specifically being Fort Frances Ontario on beautiful Rainy Lake. Feel free to comment on what you see. I look forward to hearing from you. If you like what you see, please rate it. Better yet, bookmark the site and drop back often. I will be posting daily.
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@Lylou & Roland: Thank you. The mother was at the base of the tree.
@Véro: Thank you. Yes at this age everything is new to them. They are always curious.
@mats: I have several shots. This is one of the few they are all looking at me.
@The Big Guy: It's the only rule to follow when shooting bears.
@Magda: Thank you very much.
@kisskool: Thank you. Bears are cute in general. Big and powerful. But they can be cute when they want to.
@r00t: Thank you.
@Zing: Thank you.
@P J W Miller: Thank you. Anyone of them could become dinner for someone. Man is pretty well their only enemy.
@Baby Sis: Momma was not far away. She was at the base of the tree. They really don't care for human meat, too salty.
@Denise: I think they are born with the ability to climb. It is an escape for them from danger sometimes.
@Elena Kotrotsou: Thank you
@dkc: Thank you.
@Kerri: Thank you.
@Lorraine: Thank you very muc Lorraine.
@Linerberry: Thank you Liners.
@Eric Cousineau: Thank you Eric. It takes a strong lens also.
@Earnest: Thank you. When it comes to my personal safety, I look after myself.
@Marion: Thank you Marion. No doubt I'll post one or two more of these guys in the next little while.
@Veronique: Thank you Veronique. You are right.My truck is very close by. That way i can retreat to safety quickly.
@Onlymehdi: Thank you very much.
@bluechameleon: Thank you Sharon. They are cute when this size. As adults they are big and strong. No more cuteness.
@Tracy: Thank you Tracy.
@Mary: Thank you Mary. I stay quite back quite a distance from them when I photograph. However, I'm always cautious.
@Mariana: Thank you Mariana. It was a surprise to me to find these 3. And up a tree besides. The early morning light always appeals to me.
@Viewfinder: Thank you. Yes, I do love our area. Like I always say, There is no loss for photographic opportunities around here.
@Susan: Thank you Susan. I thought this was an excellent find. Three little cubs, so small, so sweet, so cute, all up a tree, and all to be looking right at me. I am very pleased with this shot.
@Michael Rawluk: Momma was right below the tree from them.
@Linda: Thank you Very Much.
@Ajay: Thank you very much. I thought I was pretty lucky.
@vu@granby: Thank you.
@LauraS: Thank you Laura. Yes, three cubs is unusual. 1 or 2 is normal.
@B. Thomas: It is great to be able to view wildlife in it's natural habitat. I am very forntunate.
@lydia: Thank you Lydia.
@JanW: Thank you. It was very exciting. I used almos a gigabyte of memory shooting these babies.
@Alun: Thank you Alun. They were just sitting there, They did not get to excited. Just slowly went about their business. Momma eventually climbed the tree with them.
@BIG SIS and Brother-inlaw: Thank you very much.
@Kathe: Thank you Kathe. We'll see what the future holds for being able to document their growth. I doubt I'll be able to, but we'll see.
@Soe: Thank you for the compliment. Please visit again.
@jamesy: Thank you Debbie. Better safe than sorry, that's my motto.
@eva: Thank you.
@Jen: Thank you Jen. Early morning light has something special about it. The glow is unique. The hue is divine. A little cropping and voila. Thanks again.
@Sandrine: Thank you Sandrine.
@Elora: Thank you Elora. I don't know if it was brave or not. I do klnow my vehicle was very close by, and the door was open. ha.
@Lesley: Thank you Lesley. Most of my shots are taken in the early morning. I'm the only person I know that can take 2-3 hours to get to work, when it should take me less than 5 minutes.
@Ricardo: Thank you very much Ricardo.
@shallowregret: Thank you. I hope to see more of them also.
