On Apr 14, 4:59*pm, Brooklyn1 <Gravesend1> wrote:
> My flowering pear is blossoming:http://i43.tinypic.com/2lk2tc5.jpght...com/qrdvud.jpg
> Tulips:http://i40.tinypic.com/11khzkj.jpg
> Cutey mallards are back:http://i41.tinypic.com/15eer1g.jpght...om/16lyzpi.jpg
> Unfortunately a black bear got my bird feeder last night.

So sorry to hear about the bird feeder you've enjoyed so much. Did
they leave it repairable, or did they completely carry it away? Maybe
you could mount it on or above a strong pole that can be touch-
electrified lightly during the night or when you're not near so as to
deter them?
....Picky