On our hike down we’d crossed the meadow to check out a band-tailed pigeon, then suddenly a big bear and two little* ones came out of the woods on the far side toward the watering hole between us, then spot us and run back. We also retreated into the woods on our side of the meadow and eventually made it downhill and away. Exciting, but not too exciting, if you know what I mean…
Nest in the middle of a trail. Lightly used trail, though, so maybe they'll be OK.