We’ve lived on our beautiful country lot since 2004, and in all those years have been treated to an abundance of wildlife. In my yard, I’ve seen bears, wolves, coyotes, even a bull moose (highly unusual since we’re too far south for most). Our property is around ten acres, with forest and field on just about every side, so I mentioned to my wife about setting up a trail cam in our backwoods, to see what it would capture.
Well, the wonderful woman went out and bought me two! I set them to ‘video’ and set them up. It didn’t take long for me to get some spectacular clips of our local wildlife, and I wanted to share them with you.
First up, we have Mr. Wile E Coyote. He was most curious and wary of the strange one eyed creature in the tree.
Randolph was another mystified denizen of the local flora.
Here, we can see that Randolph is contemplating the possible truth behind Orwell’s 1987!
Has the Loch Ness Monster become a land dwelling beast?
Warning: Sensitive and disturbing content, may frighten some viewers! We end with the most dangerous and elusive of all fearsome forest creatures.
Your vehicle was not moving, I put the deer wouldn’t have come so close! 👍
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Hi Chen, this was a camera placed in a tree, with no one around. The camera will take video or photos only when something triggers it. Thanks for stopping by.
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Interesting! 👍🙏🙏🙏
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Thank you, Chen. 🙂
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These are great videos, Mark. You are lucky the alien monster didn’t eat your camera.
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I’m waiting for that. 🙂
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What great footage! Can’t wait to see what other creatures roam into your space.
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Thanks, Crystal. I have a really neat one with a deer sticking its nose in the camera.
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That’s amazing—I’m so jealous! The most we get in town here is squirrels or a raccoon or two!
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Yes, we love it out here. Always something interesting to see.
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Wow! You really do live in the middle of a nature preserve. Cool!
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It often feels that way, Toni. 🙂
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Wildlife cams are such fun! Thanks for sharing your wild critters, Mark. 🙂
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Thanks, Diana. I’m glad you enjoyed them. 🙂
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I love trail cams and wildlife cams!
A family member was out doing yard work a few days ago in New Mexico, and, about ten feet away, a mountain lion that had been resting in the shade of a tree popped up and leaped over the fence and ran away…
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Yikes! At least he ran away.
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These are very cool Mark. My cat, Crystal, likes to watch animal videos too. She gives it two paws (thumbs) up!
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Thank you, Teagan and Crystal. 🙂
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You’re lucky to live on that land, Mark. I’m a bit green. 🙂 Great videos! We see deer around our neighborhood all the time, which is nice. I hope you’ll share more videos, too.
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I certainly will. I have a few more from today, but I won’t share them just yet.
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The only things I get in my backyard are mosquitoes and lizards. Lol! I loved watching these, Mark. 😊
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Thanks Yvette . . . hey, lizards are pretty cool. 🙂
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That last animal is going to give me nightmares! 😂
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I don’t blame you . . . NO garden is safe. 🙂
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These were great! I live in town now, so the best I get is my neighbors’ dogs, the birds that won’t leave my car alone, and the occasional rabbit in my landscaping. Loved these.
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Thanks, Staci. 🙂
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These are great! You will be sharing more?
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I plan, too, Liz. It all depends on what the cameras capture. As of this moment, I hear a coyote howl in the back woods, so who knows?
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I got a kick out of your comments about the weirded-out deer. We get DWA at our place. (Deer With Attitude: Yeah, I’m eating your hostas. Ya wanna make sumpin of it?)
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Lol Liz! The deer around here are a bit less brash. I can only imagine what must have been going through its head when it saw the camera.
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Just the question of whether it’s edible?
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I think that’s part of it, but they are also curious.
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I can’t tell you how jealous I am. My husby didn’t get me trail cams. You are one lucky guy.
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My wife got them for me on sale. I think the ones I got normally go for around $180 (Canadian).
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Great videos what fun, love the deer & my favourite the dangerous elusive bunny. Too cute.
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Thanks, I’m glad you enjoyed them. 🙂
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Great videos Mark! It must be very interesting living so close to nature like that. Cheers
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Indeed it is a blessing, Francisco. Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
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I would imagine it is a blessing, enjoy it Mark! And all the best,
FBC.
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Excellent, Mark. Thanks for sharing
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Thanks John. 🙂
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What fun, Mark!! Thanks for sharing these! You know, you might even pick up some paranormal activity on the cameras. Orbs show up great on camera when you cannot see them with the naked eye. 🙂
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Quite possible about the paranormal, Jan. This area has a lot of history. I’m glad you enjoyed the clips. Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
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I would love to have a trail camera. These are great! Thanks for sharing, Mark.
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It certainly has been fun. Thanks, Jill. 🙂
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Nice videos Mark. We have a deer and a fawn around our house, most of the times I meet them at the hill nearby. They stand and watch me as I do. These are quite friendly as compared to the ones I meet near the creek, whenever I visit my grandkids. There, the peacocks and turkeys visit us everyday. We watch the majestic birds from our windows quietly.
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Nature is wonderful isn’t it? Thanks for stopping by, Balroop. 🙂
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A beautiful spot and some wonderful wildlife catches, Mark! We’ve put ours out on the Magical Trail last fall but only captured a squirrel. You remind me I need to recharge it and get it back out there. I’d like to see who is doing all the digging. Thanks for sharing all the amazing videoes 🙂
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Thanks, Denise. I hope you get some more good wildlife photos. 🙂
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You are really living in a wonderful area, Mark! Congratulations, and thank you for giving some insights. xx Michael
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Yes, I love the area. Michael. Thanks for stopping by!
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Would do the same, Mark! Great choice! 😉 xx Michael
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Thank you so much, Michael. 🙂
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You are very welcome, Mark! Thank you for the great insights, into your lovely home area. xx Michael
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These are great! My husband saw two deer in our field this morning and I was just saying we needed a trail camera. Your post confirms that!
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Sounds like you live in a great spot, Joan. Yes, I’d highly recommend the trail cam. Thanks for stopping over!
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Love them. How do you survive knowing that you live next door to these critters, especially that last wooly mammoth? Lol
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🙂 Terrifying, aren’t they? 🙂
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That was very up close with the deer. I wasn’t sure what the animal was at first seeing only the neck.
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I hear you Frank. I guess the leaves were too good to resist, even with the camera.
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Thank you for sharing the wildlife on your property. I look forward to more when you can.
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Thanks, Barbara. I have been getting more all the time, mostly deer. I will post them sometime in the future. 🙂
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