A bear stopped by the Double Ditch Ranch for plums today

He was pretty good size. 

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He ate a couple off the ground before deciding the best ones are still on the tree.

He broke off a branch

And took his time.

He ate some and then left. Probably thinking they'll be riper and better tomorrow.

The Orchard Report

Last night, a juvenile golden eagle said there's a lot going on in the orchard, Bob.  You need to check it out.

 

The orchard had been abandoned for years.  We started revival last year.  The old apple trees are coming back to life. 

 

 

The Wayne Crowell Memorial Honey Crisp we planted last year has 4 apples.

 

And this is really interesting.  Fresh bear poop.

The bear said this is gonna be a great year for apples, Bob. I get first pick. You got a problem with that?