Wildlife abounds on Glen Ledge from moose, to deer, to bobcat,to wild turkey to that big old black bear that utilizes bird feeders as a toothpick.  Oh and his thoughts on grill covers.  Rip.   Being on the backside of Iron Mountain which is the home of the Jackson/Bartlett transfer station (town dump was the phrase in my youth) it’s only a short stroll for the bear to wend his way through neighboring yards and eventually nosing around my yard for any overlooked treats from previous visits.  He usually grunts and heads off to the brook for a drink sending various birds into a screaming frenzy as he leisurely rolls through what he thinks is his yard.  I think I’ll give him the tax bill next time he ventures through. (more…)