It amazes me on how many different times this bobcat (assumed
it’s the same one) crosses the dam walking away from the camera. It’s not very
often this set catches the bobcat walking towards the trail camera. I didn’t
check this set with the heavy rain last week, doubtful any wildlife would cross
with the volume of water going over the top of the dam and somewhat concerned
the trail camera may have been washed away…….
I have been exploring new areas to camera trap. My efforts
were rewarded yesterday finding a deer shed. I call this one of nature’s gifts.
Not a monster antler by any means but still enjoyable to be bushwhacking and
look up and see a shed laying on the ground.
The new area was more than a challenge to navigate with the
recent heavy rains. I was surprised to find such an extensive beaver dam. It’s long and in one spot high. The layout is
perfect given the high water level with the stream flowing from the dam. This
will act as a barrier (temporary until water recedes) funneling wildlife across
this dam.
This new area is home range to a sow with four COYS (cubs of
the year). I have set out trail cameras in several locations in hope of
capturing a pic/video.
Deer antler , always a neat find when hiking.
- Beaver dam very high in one section. My estimate is the dam is 120' long. I'll bring a range finder to measure next time checking SD cards.
Jim
