Yes, we know there are bears (and deer and foxes) all around us. Yes, we know much of Ashburn has been built up against wilderness areas where bears live. Yes, we are encroaching on their land.
But when a bear wanders into our suburban neighborhoods, it still creates a stir.
Check out these videos of what appears to be a black bear wandering around the Ridgely Drive area of the Broadlands Wednesday morning. They were posted by local residents Greg and Jodie Vaughn.
And another video of the Broadlands bear…