It’s not every day a black bear comes for lunch. David Skibbins wrote, “My wife, Marla and I were just settling down to lunch  when Smokey dropped by our meadow. After knocking down our woodpecker feeder, he put on a two minute show, wandering back and forth. We were thrilled to have him as a visitor! It is so amazing to live in this place!”

It’s a big, healthy-looking male. Marla got a great video, which you can view here:

http://www.mendonomasightings.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Black-Bear-by-Marla-Skibbins.mp4

Thanks to Marla for allowing me to share her photo and video with you here.

It's a beautiful clear day today, with a nice breeze. Mr. Fog has left and there is a chance for a sighting of a green flash at sunset tonight!