Old Didelphis virginiana is the only marsupial in the US, which sets it apart from the other mammals in the region, but like many of them (raccoon, coyote, skunk, black bear), it is an opportunistic omnivore. That means it can … Continue reading →
About 2 decades ago we moved into our current house which sat in a wide open 1-acre lot, devoid even of foundation plantings. I loved the empty space because I wanted to fill it with my choice of plantings to … Continue reading →
I am excited to announce the upcoming publication of my book, Camera Trapping Guide: Tracks, Sign, and Behavior of Eastern Wildlife. It will be released September 1, 2018, and can be pre-ordered now by clicking here or on the above … Continue reading →
Black bears visit certain “mark trees” that they bite, rub, and claw presumably for the purpose of communication with other bears. Multiple bears may visit the same tree repeatedly, resulting in an abundance of accumulated sign. Males mark mostly in … Continue reading →
The video below of a doe feeding and grooming her fawn was a lucky, incidental capture by a trail camera that was targeting an otter latrine in MA. The otters had long since finished their springtime latrine celebrations by the … Continue reading →
Here’s a member of the raccoon family that may not be familiar to many people in the eastern US. I knew very little about it before our recent Arizona adventure. A member of the raccoon family, the white-nosed coati (Nasua … Continue reading →
In spring, the male ruffed grouse chooses a “stage” from which he displays and “drums” to attract females. He is a great camera trap subject, because he displays repeatedly in the same place throughout the mating season. A well placed … Continue reading →
Almost two years ago I wrote about tracking badgers in Wisconsin and setting camera traps for them. I did end up with some badger photos, but getting them was challenging. My first attempt involved targeting an old badger den and … Continue reading →
Like other members of the mustelid family, the small weasels use their scats to “mark” important resources. They often leave scat on elevated surfaces at territorial boundaries, where they meet or cross paths with other weasels, along travel routes, and … Continue reading →
The timing and length of a black bear’s hibernation depend on food availability, weather, and reproductive status. In the west, bears tend to sleep straight through till spring, but in eastern North America where acorns or other nuts may be … Continue reading →
