A Bear scratches an itch. Although, it is more probably marking it’s scent.
A huge bear that came into the yard in front of the house this morning – first he tried to pull down branches from our kusia dogwood (must remember the fruit it has in the fall!) Then it went to the birches and stood up to rub his back on the trunks, moaning and groaning and tearing at the bark with his claws and teeth while he was at it – he must have had some bad itches!. Notice the torn bark on the front birch from his first “rub” – the video shows him back for more rubs. He finally ampled up into the woods after I waved my arms and shouted at him, although it took him awhile to decide to leave!
