We have a black bear on Gabriola first time for at least 10 years.

There has been a confirmed sighting of a young black bear in the area of lower Ferne Road, either last night or this morning. Other than an interest in beehives, he seems to be innocent so far.

 ·  ·  · 11 hours ago

• 2 people like this.
• • 

    Zulis Yalte is his name pooh?

    11 hours ago ·  ·  1
  • 

    Eva Macdonald I wonder if our low tides has made it easier for wildlife to visit Gabriola now?

    11 hours ago ·  ·  1
  • 

    Diana Moher Hmmm, wonder if she/he is making it's way back to El Verano to cross via Mudge to the big island.

    10 hours ago via mobile · 
  • 

    John Peirce If anyone wants to think about precautions given that we have a bear in the area, I suggest that you read the bear sighting article in last week's Sounder at http://www.soundernews.com/news/bear-sighted-on-gabriola.html

    

    Gabriola Sounder News Online | News | Black Bear on Gabriola

    www.soundernews.com

    Conservation Officer Stuart Bates has said there is very likely a black bear roa...See More

    10 hours ago ·  ·  1
  • 

    John Peirce I have notified the Conservation Officer

    10 hours ago · 
  • 

    Sandy Stranberg he must be on the move he was inviolet cresent area two days ago

    9 hours ago · 
  • 

    Deb Scott thanks for posting John, its a good article!

    9 hours ago ·