Several weeks ago, I posted about Lily's den-watch up in northern Minnesota near Ely (pronounced E-lee). Lily was in labor and gave birth to a single cub. My daughter, her daughter and I were all following the events as they were shown on a video camera that was set up inside the bear's den. Lily soon had thousands of followers online. The North American Bear Center sold a few Lily the Bear items on their website. Last week I got a package in the mail from my granddaughter. Inside was a very nice tan Lily T-Shirt for me.
When I told my daughter about it, she said she had ordered the very same shirt for me! We had a laugh over how we all think alike! (Only, I never ordered it for myself because I don't buy new things.)
They've had a contest to name the baby bear (a female) sponsored by a large grocery store chain. They received thousands of entries, the winner to get $500. It will be interesting to see what kind name they choose--will it be a Native American name, a cutesy name, an historical name or area name? We'll soon know. I didn't enter, but I would name the little black bear "Teddy". What name would you choose?
For further info you can contact: http://www.bear.org/website/visit-us/lily-den-cam.html
I submitted 2 names. I am a Lily watcher. I log on to the Den Cam at least 4-5 times a day. I have been lucky several times to view the little cub. I also keep up with the updates from the NABC.
ReplyDeleteOne disturbing fact was learned this week. If a black bear is tagged and wearing a radio tracking collar , brightly colored and marked) it is NOT unlawful to shoot the bear. That is outrageous !
Congratulations on the new addition. It's always nice when Mother Nature is more popular than reality tv. A lot of people refer to Minneopolis as Minnie, so perhaps that would work as a name. Don't know. Not from the area, but hope you let us know.
ReplyDeleteSince mama bear has such an awesome old fashion name...how about Abigail?
ReplyDeleteI vote for Stella. Stella, the bear. Just 'cause I like it.
ReplyDeleteI wonder whether a Dakota or Lakota word for Lily or flower would work. Or Fleur, which is French for flower and was the name of a strong Native American woman in some of Louise Erdrich's novels.
ReplyDeleteI have something for you over at my place. :-)
ReplyDeleteI've been watching lily bear as well, not a lot seems to happen when I watch her, they just seem to be asleep all the time. It must be the time of day that I have been watching, maybe it's nap time for them then.
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't know what to call the baby bear, I struggled to name my own children and the last child ended up with an Irish name as the other two had a Scottish and a Welsh name, all of which had come about by accident. I'm not nearly as bad a mother as that sounds, it's just there are so many wonderful names to choose from.
I'm with you on the not spending money on myself, I have everything I need and more, so why buy more.
Much love
Lia
xx
Neat post Ms Sparrow.
ReplyDeleteI would name the baby Tulip...
ReplyDeleteCrocus, our first little flower of the spring!
ReplyDeletePearl