Handsome is back!

Our favorite bear is back and as handsome as ever.  We were concerned earlier this summer that Handsome had gotten into a fight with the nasty one-eyed bear we call Trouble.  The bear that looked like Handsome was seriously injured and had a big scar on his shoulder when we saw him a couple of weeks later. 

It was a great surprise when I saw Handsome again this week.  No scar on his shoulder.  His coat is perfect.  The only thing I can conclude is that the injured black bear was not Handsome, but some other bear that was just passing through.  It's good to see our old friend, and I'm really glad that he looks healthy and ready for winter.

I'm not the only one happy to see him back.  These guys let you know how they feel about our boy Handsome...

A couple of mule deer bucks - handsome in their own way - stopped by this week.  They're silent types, so you can give your ears a rest...

Nice to see all of these guys in the neighborhood.  Knowing they're out there and sharing our little corner of the world makes me smile...