Grand Ridge

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Grand Ridge

Grand Ridge

A (common) forested view on Grand Ridge, located in the Issaquah Alps area of Washington State. March 17, 2009
Redwic
on Mar 17, 2009 11:10 pm
Lat/Lon: 47.54961°N / 121.9627°W
Image Type(s): Hiking
Image ID: 498890

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Arthur Digbee

Arthur Digbee - Mar 18, 2009 3:05 pm - Voted 10/10

love PNW forests

But it looks like there hasn't been any cougars in the area until six or seven years ago.

Redwic

Redwic - Mar 18, 2009 4:27 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: love PNW forests

With no predators (i.e. bears, dogs) to keep the cougars away, they flourish. Similarly, deer are thriving without substantial predators in the area.

Arthur Digbee

Arthur Digbee - Mar 18, 2009 4:32 pm - Voted 10/10

Re: love PNW forests

It's the deer browse I was referring to -- the fern prairie is a bad sign but the two younger trees in your picture suggest that cougars must be back in town, reducing the deer activity a bit.

Anyway, you inspired me to post this one.

Redwic

Redwic - Mar 18, 2009 5:31 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: love PNW forests

Interesting insight. Thanks for sharing.
I like your photo, too.

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