{"product_id":"the-bear-at-the-bird-feeder-paperback-1","title":"The Bear at the Bird Feeder - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRandi Minetor\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeyond the usual small rodents that have thrived in cities and suburbs for centuries, urban wildlife now includes larger animals that have adapted to live in areas dominated by human beings. Black bears, deer, coyotes, mountain lions, bobcats, moose, wild turkeys, Canada geese, bats, foxes, and raccoons have all found benefits to living in human neighborhoods. In states along the southeastern coasts, alligators have moved into creeks, rivers, ponds, and lakes in the midst of residential developments. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book is a guide to coexisting with growing populations of wild animals in our midst by addressing these questions and many more: What should you do if an animal wanders into your neighborhood, or brings its mate, children, or friends into your yard? How can you tell if a young wild animal needs help--and what steps should you take to try to save it? Is it right or wrong to put out food for deer, raccoons, foxes, or other wild animals? What should you do to secure your trash, grill, and other items in your own backyard, to keep from attracting bears and other wildlife? What should you do if you encounter a wild animal on a trail? Are the precautions different depending on the kind of animal (say, bear vs. mountain lion)? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this guide, Randi Minetor calls on naturalists, biologists, and state wildlife authorities to distill the best practices for creating a safe environment for humans and animals alike, and provides accounts of actual run-ins with wildlife as cautionary tales.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRandi Minetor\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of more than ninety nonfiction books, including the most recent titles to be released in 2024: second editions of her Best Easy Day Hikes books on Buffalo, Syracuse, and Albany, New York; the fifth edition of \u003ci\u003eHiking New York\u003c\/i\u003e (revising the work of Rhonda and George Ostertag), \u003ci\u003eBirding Texas\u003c\/i\u003e--her third book in the Birdfinding series for Falcon--and her first book for Quarto Publishing: \u003ci\u003eThe Complete Language of Birds\u003c\/i\u003e. She has written nine hiking guides to New York State regions, as well as \u003ci\u003eScenic Driving New York\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eNew York Off the Beaten Path\u003c\/i\u003e. She served for three years as president of the Rochester Birding Association in her hometown of Rochester, New York. She has written for \u003ci\u003eNorth American Birds \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Birding \u003c\/i\u003emagazines, as well \u003ci\u003eas Bird Watcher's Digest. \u003c\/i\u003eHer husband, photographer Nic Minetor, has provided photos for more than thirty of her books. Randi lives in Rochester, New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 228\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.52 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 04, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52710110495027,"sku":"9781493089499","price":35.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/1_I_handit9781493089499_6ce39412-350a-4d0f-9b8f-0128ebce0dc1.webp?v=1763481554","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/the-bear-at-the-bird-feeder-paperback-1","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}