The Spectacled Bear is the only bear found in South America. This bear is mainly found in the higher elevation cloud forest. At Maquipucuna Lodge, it happens at some times of the year that wild avocados are ripe causing bears to climb the tree. When I was there, the conditions were not ideal and I did not see a bear. When I was already at another spot, I received word that a bear had been seen in a tree. After a quick drive I managed to see this bear beautifully. Sometimes it all comes together! For the rest of the story see: http://naturebylennart.com/mammals-blog/twitching-a-spectacled-bear/.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2023 (#WPY59). All my pictures were taken in the wild, so nothing from the zoo! I have been photographing since I was twelve years old and the focus has always been on nature photography. In the Netherlands I mainly look at birds, but.. Read more…