Accounts of Critters

The Bear Necessities

The Bear Necessities

Hiking up in the North Cascades was spectacular, despite the intense smoke. After spending a few hours wandering the high meadows, I started my descent. Out of the corner of my eye, a dark blob drew my gaze upslope, finally resting upon a lone black bear scavenging...

Spring Fever

Spring Fever

It's that time of year again!  The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and the plants are budding. And taking full advantage of the tender, freshly budding leaves are porcupines!  Porcupines live in a world of their own...a very...verrry...veeerrry slow world. With...