Misumi is a quick and problem child. "Something happens where Misumi is," so I decided to track her in a jeep. First thing in the morning, we ate our meals and started eating the clover that grows naturally in the garden. Eat and move, eat and move, occasionally look up as if worried about the jeep. I was eating breakfast thoroughly. It was difficult to take a picture of it, so I took a video. It's just a scene where they are just eating, but they don't seem to chew it too much. Come to think of it, feces are also defecated in fibrous form. Going back to the story, Misumi, who has finished her meal, suddenly dashes when she finds a bear walking in front of her! !! They were fighting from behind. It's a pity (>_<) that I couldn't capture it on camera so fast After all, something happened to Misumi tracking.

On the driver's side of Bear Watching Bus No. 3, there was a lot of dead grass between the iron bars and the window, and when I looked closely on Saturday, June 28, I saw wagtails nesting. It is a bowl-shaped bowl that looks like it has been hollowed out in the middle, and there is nothing inside. Are you preparing to have a child? Since it is inside the iron bar, there is no need to worry about being targeted by bears. [Bear-watching bus driver: Kobayashi] Right behind the driver's seat of car 3 ... I found a bowl-shaped nest! !!

Don't you want to touch brown bear hair? Now, please touch your favorite bear... I will never go there, so I collected the hair that remained in the animal house. The collected hair loss is exhibited at Bear Point. On display are the three hairs of Lion Maru, Kanta, and Hirotake. As you can see, the color differs depending on the individual, but the touch is also different. By the way, is brown bear hair hard? Is it soft? When you come, please actually hold it in your hand and check it.

Two wild Ezo deer were eating in the grassland near the bear-watching bus stop. It was past 7 o'clock at night, so it was dim, and although the photo was not clear, the deer seemed to be observing our movements. When I see wild animals living robustly in harsh nature, I am filled with respect, or rather, "It's amazing." I felt that Bear Mountain would also be an opportunity for visitors to become interested in the nature and wildlife of Hokkaido and to think about something. 【Zookeeper: Ito】

On the way to the "end point" at the very end of the promenade course, there are three parts that are made of transparent tempered glass. As mentioned in the previous article, you can see bears playing in the puddles under the promenade from there. This time, it is a photo of the bear looking up. The figure peeking from above, it seems that the bear can see it as well. However, it is said that brown bears do not have very good eyesight, so they have a good nose (sense of smell), which is the feeling they rely on the most. So you may not be able to see your face 5 meters above, but please take a closer look.

(Top left) in a planter in front of the entrance. I was flying around from flower to flower. (Top right) The scene I found in the park. What are the butterflies doing in the puddles? (Bottom left) Hiroki playing in the water in a large stream directly below the pedestrian bridge. You can enjoy nibbling logs and hitting the surface of the water. (Bottom right) Lokuta playing in a puddle. Today was a pleasant sunny day with the temperature rising. The bears also often played in the water. Hiroki's photo was taken from the bus path, so it may be difficult to see because it is far away, but from the pedestrian bridge, you can see the bear playing directly below, so it is a great observation point. But it's interesting to sneak in from a distance, as it feels like you're exploring a bear forest! The zookeeper can predict and observe "Oh, you are playing in the water in the usual place", but "right under the pedestrian bridge" is an unexpected blind spot, and many customers pass by without noticing. The point is to use your five senses (^^) as antennasWhen walking on the pedestrian bridge, please pay attention to the sound of water and snorting of bears.　　【Zookeeper: Ito】

When it is sunny, the temperature difference is over 20°C, and when it rains, it is below 15°C. Today, the blue sky spreads out and the weather is pleasant. Sahoro's flowers are also blooming colorfully. The bears are also doing well. Only here can you safely see a brown bear walking on four legs in the forest up close! All the staff <(_ _)> would like to include Bear Mountain in your travel itinerary. 【Flowers blooming on the grounds of Sahoro Resort】 ●English Lavender ●Beconia sempa florence ●Lupine Flower language (example) Lavender / Waiting for you Beconia / Kind, polite, happy days Lupine / Maternal love, always happy etc.

Next to the Bear Mountain parking lot, there is a plaza where you can play with your dog. Since it is surrounded by a large fence, it is a vast space where you can take the lead and run around as much as you want. It can be used even by those who do not see brown bears, so if you have time or want to play with a dog without a leash, please feel free to use it. ●Precautions for use● ・ Please enter the venue with someone who can control the dog. ・This facility is not responsible for any troubles (between dogs, between dogs, between dogs, between people, accidents, injuries). If a problem arises, please resolve it after discussion between the parties. ・ Even dogs that usually have no problems may get involved in compatibility between dogs or problems between other dogs. Please keep an eye on your dog in the venue. ・ Please be sure to dispose of garbage and dog feces by the owner and take it home. ・Smoking is prohibited in the venue. 〜Inside the venue〜 ・When entering and exiting, be careful not to jump out of the dog. ・ Do not suddenly make the dog unleaded, let it get used to the environment before removing the lead. ・ You can bring toys and dog treats into the venue, but it may cause trouble between dogs. Please be careful. (When giving treats to other dogs, get permission from the owner) ・ If the dog mounts, pull them away immediately. "If you feel danger, go out of the field" and let the owner protect the dog! * Dogs that fall under the following categories are not allowed to enter ・ Dogs in ♀ estrus ・ Dogs that have not been vaccinated with rabies / combination vaccine within 1 year ・ Dogs with diseases such as infectious diseases ・ Dogs with bad manners & owners * We do not provide drinking water for dogs or wiping their feet after playing. Please prepare it by the owner.

Clinton appeared last time. Rub your back on the glass of Bear Point! The size and power of the stand up made the customers who were watching in front of them take a step back and shout, "Oh!" It's okay to mark the glass like this. This is because after the bears return to the animal house, the zookeeper mops them every day. There is even a bear that marks all the glass when rival bears meet each other. (If you don't rub it with a lot of force, the dirt won't come off.) It's very nice to see the various behaviors of bears, but in our hearts, we thought "Tohoho" (laughs). 【Zookeeper: Ito】

From the bear-watching bus to "back rubbing", "menacing", "flaunting walking", etc., various behavior patterns were taken, so I will upload them. I found a bear in the forest that was acting with three heads! !! First, Clinton rubbed her back against a standing tree. I rubbed my own odor and marked, "This is my territory!" In the depths of it, two bears are glaring at each other with their mouths wide open. Then, the two horses in the back made a popping sound (because it was in the bus, so you can't hear the sound) and came with a threatening "sound", and this time Koji "rubbed his back" on the same standing tree. The smell has been reattached to indicate its existence. After adding the smell, at the end, the hind legs are spread shoulder-width apart or more, twisting from the inside to the outside, and walking proudly. But Koji, who walked out of the screen looking at the camera, was smiling, and the corners of his mouth were raised in human terms, so he seemed to be smiling (^_^). It would be interesting if you could see the standing trees in the park while imagining a brown bear walking with various traces like this.

Koji climbed the birch tree visible from the boardwalk endpoint. Bears and light-weighted females may climb trees, but adult males are not easily seen, probably because of their heavy weight. So I thought, "If there is something attractive on the tree, wouldn't I climb the tree?!", so I installed ice on the birch that trapped the bears' favorite apples and carrots. Since it is usually an empty tree, I naturally thought that I would not notice the ice, but multiple bears were walking around the tree with their noses twitching. The bear's sense of smell is amazing! And impressed. Then, Koji used the rock as a scaffold to put his claws on the tree and lifted his body weighing about 250 kg with a guttural pull-up! (Shingo, who was at the back of the screen, was trying to climb from the slope, but Koji overtook him ;) Koji finds ice and eats it deliciously and tries to take out an apple with his claws. Kumaemon, who smelled the smell, also stood up under the tree and said, "What is there?" After this, Koji seemed satisfied, so he descended from the tree and Kumaemon climbed up instead, eating the rest of the ice. Even so, I was able to observe such a wonderful ability to go up and down with such a large body so easily, which is unimaginable from ordinary laid-back bears. 【Zookeeper: Ito】

Hiroki was bathing in the pond. Canta approached us to smell the smell and we started playing with each other. Unlike when I had a serious fight, it was like wrestling with a lot of effort. (Sometimes, the force gradually comes in and it becomes like a fight) Right now, it is the bear estrus period, but there are bears that move around a wide area, bears that follow behind the bears they care about and act together, fights and markings, and you can observe the behavior peculiar to this period. It's also interesting to pay attention to and observe the relationship between bears!　【Zookeeper: Ito】

When I was working outside, white things flickered, and as a Kansai person, I was surprised, "Snow at this time of year? However, the true truth was that the fruits of the willow family had matured and were dancing in the wind. 【Breeding staff: Sakaide】 I mistook it for ← snow This is what looks like white cotton is fluttering around.

The flowers of the bunting tree were blooming. It is a big flower. As I walked along the promenade, a unique aroma came to me. When I thought that the butterbur had grown big and the Mizunara had sprouted, I had leaves in no time. Early summer in Hokkaido is very pleasant! The photo on the right is Hirotake. It's not related to the story of the bunting tree, but I was able to take a cool picture of Hirotake, so I uploaded it.　【Zookeeper: Ito】

Of course, it is not a hot spring, but a cold stream that flows through the park! It was an afternoon when the temperature rose, and Makoto was bathing comfortably. While soaking in the pond, I squirmed with the falling water on my face. The water is so cold that humans can't keep their hands immersed even in summer, but the bears seem to feel really good... 【Zookeeper: Ito】

In Sahoro, a forest concert is held every day. At this time of year, it is a big chorus of Ezo Haruzemi. It makes you feel that the short summer in Hokkaido is just around the corner. And as you walk along the promenade, you can hear "Cuckoo, cuckoo" nearby, and you can enjoy bird watching from a different perspective than usual at a height of 5m. From evening to night, there is also the voice of Ezo Sennyu that can be heard as "Joppin Kaketaka"! "Joppin" is a "key" in the Hokkaido dialect, so it seems (^_^) to teach you to lock the door at night, "Did you lock it?" Forest concerts are ♪ held everywhere ← Ezoharuzemi shells There were 20 to 30 of them on one tree.　It should be a big chorus.　 Miyama jay is easy to find because it has a large ← body. He is good at imitating things and seems to imitate the call of a cuckoo with "Gakkou, Gakkou".

A handsome bear "Kumaemon" with a well-formed face. It's so popular that a fan club can be created, but recently it has become a presence that is respected among bears due to too much buoying. Kouta Hirotake runs away just by seeing him. Suzunosuke, who is not afraid of the jeep ridden by the breeding staff, and even Canta, who is like a boss, growls just by passing nearby. Are you trying to push Canta away and become the boss? Or is it just a season of love and wild? If you see this face, be careful! Features: golden beard, sweet mask

Recently, you can often see individuals that eat grass such as clover and butterbur in the park. I heard that butterbur stems were eaten as traces of brown bears in the mountains, but bears in Bear Mountain prefer to eat leaves. Is it because the stem part is hard and strong? And depending on the individual, some bears eat butterbur, while others do not eat at all. Bears have different tastes. 【Veterinarian: Sugo】

The bear taking a nap in front of Bear Point had the soles of its feet attached to the glass, so I compared the sizes. Not only the length, but also the width is by far the largest. (The shoe is 24 cm) And as you can see, there is a heel. Since the entire sole of the foot is attached to the ground, it feels stable even on two legs and can stand well. Even in the park, they show you standing up when rubbing your back (marking) or wrestling. The fact that the soles of the feet are shaped differently between the front and hind legs is also an observation point!

Left: Makoto Right: Hirotake I was able to capture such a bear's expression on camera. In the past few days, I have often seen bears bathing in the cheerful weather. I would like to upload such a scene next time, so please look forward to it! 【Zookeeper: Ito】

Sahoro has entered the season of fresh greenery. Light shines through the leaves, and the brown bear's hair looks sparkling after bathing. Hirotake, who was struggling, also looked a little smiling. The leaves of trees that you usually can't observe without looking up can be carefully observed right in front of you on the 5-meter-high promenade. In addition, the remaining snow from the distant Daisetsuzan mountain range remains near the summit. There are many things to see, such as brown bears, landscapes, and plant observations. If you are using the Bear Watching Bus, we recommend the promenade course to return from Bear Point.

I was about to eat a snack that had fallen to the ground, but I stretched out my tongue as much as I could to eat it while I was sleeping. This photo was taken from inside the bear-watching bus, but even if the bus is so close, the bear doesn't matter. I was lying down and relaxing.

Hirotake mushrooms have been a little depressed recently. I showed up at Bear Point, where Kanta, who was not good at it, was sitting there relaxing. However, Hirotake is lying face down a little farther away and has a "face when he is in a bad time". Koji, Hirotake's uncle, gently approached and lay face down next to Hirotake in the same pose. Is it comforting? Or did you just come near because you were worried about Hirotake? It was a scene where you could almost hear the chatter of two horses. 【Zookeeper: Ito】

[5/25 Indulge in thoughts? ] It is a continuation of]. Hirotake, who has been subjected to moxibustion, has recently been using a cave in Bear Point as a fort. As if "The housekeeper has seen it!", I stepped out of the cave and checked the bear gathered in front of Bear Point. When Kumaemon comes, he hides in the cave, and when he disappears, he comes out, repeatedly. Visitors said, "There are various brown bear worlds," and they couldn't take their eyes off Hirotake. Top left: Check who is in front of Bear Point Top right: Hirotake peeking out of the cave. There is a scar above the right eye. Lower left: A little outside to the plow where Kumaemon went to the pond... Bottom right: Kumaemon has returned, so hurry back to the cave