On our hike down we’d crossed the meadow to check out a band-tailed pigeon, then suddenly a big bear and two little* ones came out of the woods on the far side toward the watering hole between us, then spot us and run back. We also retreated into the woods on our side of the meadow and eventually made it downhill and away. Exciting, but not too exciting, if you know what I mean…
Came from forested area/Sixmile Creek, into adjacent pond, then towards Lounsberry Rd. across edge of field and out of view.
Nest in the middle of a trail. Lightly used trail, though, so maybe they'll be OK.
bustling throigh the sand, rock and mosses. i didnt see the hole of the den.