Nothing But Skin & Bones / 2016 TC Highlights

I went back this morning to check and see what evidence might be left of the deer carcass from last Saturday .  I was surprised to find the bones and skin still sitting on a sandbar. I figured there would be nothing left.

There were tracks from coyotes and one bobcat leading from the shoreline to the sandbar.

Below find a link to my " 2016 Quabbin Trail Camera Highlights"

https://youtu.be/melbLeWTGvU

Jim

Incredible Weekend !

Finding a deer carcass on the ice during a long weekend presented a challenge and a number of photo opportunities. A dawn hike on Saturday revealed crows / ravens and a dancing coyote on the distant ice. Closer investigation showed a deer carcass about 75 yards out on the ice.
Settling into the wood line presented a quick coyote picture.
Returning Sunday gave up two pics of a very weary bobcat.
Last chance to watch this carcass was on Monday. Persistence and patience paid off !
After a lengthy stalk on crusty snow the bobcat above presented an hour of photo opportunities.


Jim

Nice Start To New Year !

Just a little to early !!!

I was settled in early this morning. It always interesting waiting as dawn sets in and the anticipation of what the early morning may hold. It was exciting watching this bobcat walk the shoreline edge as it headed to the downed deer . With early dawn setting in the cat was very apprehensive about leaving the security of the shoreline and becoming exposed. It all come down to risk versus reward. The cat approached the carcass with extreme caution looking in all directions.
The bobcat only presented two photo opportunities before exiting in a real hurry.
Jim