FEEDING HILLS, Mass. (WWLP) – A 22News viewer caught a black bear on camera in Feeding Hills on Sunday.
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22News viewer Roger Parent spotted the bear roaming Maynard Street, going near residents’ plants on the rainy day.
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MassWildlife states that there are at least 4,500 black bears in Massachusetts and their range is expanding eastward. If you live in northern Middlesex County, Worcester County, western Massachusetts, or other areas where bears have been spotted, there are certain steps you should take to prevent conflicts with black bears.
Remove bird feeders from your yard: Black bears in western Massachusetts will eat natural foods such as acorns, berries and plants but will always prefer the easiest meal… your bird feeders. Bird feeders attract many types of wild animals that could then keep coming back into your yard…