Trail Camera Noise: Part 1 — Clicks
This post examines noise made by some types of trail cameras to understand which models are more likely to be heard by animals.
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How (some) Trail Cameras Fail
Pink panther caused by stuck IR filter. In this post I look at common camera trap failures, their causes, and fixes.
Continue reading →Bobcat Tracks and Trail Patterns
Though the bobcat (Lynx rufus) is common and widespread, it is usually shy and secretive so you are more likely to see its foot prints than the animal itself. Bobcat tracks and trail patterns (also called track patterns) are similar … Continue reading →
Using an Acoustic Logger to Capture Wildlife Sounds
Acoustic loggers are like camera traps, but record only high definition sound. Example of coyote howling, bat feeding buzz and instructions for configuring AudioMoth acoustic logger and processing files.
Continue reading →The Art of the Treeless Set
Treeless set for Camera trap set up in prairie habitat. Camera attached to stump root ball
Continue reading →Porcupine Winter Dens – Photos and Videos
At least in the northern portion of its range, the North American porcupine (Erethizon dorsatum) uses dens in winter for protection from wind and weather. They choose spots near good feeding trees, but they are flexible in terms of den … Continue reading →
Camera Trapping Bats with an Acoustic Trigger
An acoustic trigger is the key to capturing camera trap photos of bats in flight — as close as your backyard
Continue reading →Prairie Dogs as Keystone Species
Prairie dogs (Cynomys species) are diurnal, burrowing rodents that eat mostly grasses and small seeds and live in “towns” of multiple family groups. While some scientists quibble about the designation of prairie dogs as keystone species, the argument hinges on … Continue reading →
Moose Rut Pit Search
A moose rut pit is a several foot long section of earth, often mud, where a bull has pawed up the soil with front hooves, deposited urine, and splashed urine soaked mud onto his bell and antlers. He may also … Continue reading →
Building a DSLR Camera Trap: Part 1 – Design Elements
A camera trap based on a DSLR camera can take better photos than standard camera traps. This post describes the key elements in making one.
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