Trail Camera

[minihorse]

Yay, the mountain boomer must have escaped the owl. Plus an interesting shot of a cardinal in flight. And a bird I'd love help being identified.

Enjoyed looking at those pretty interesting trail cam photos. That spot seems to be the busiest in the area, not running out of visitors any time of the day?

 

[Marsha Cassada]

I've been seeing a beautiful big doe in the yard. The camera caught her this morning.

 

[HersheyMint]

Wow! Great pic.

 

[Marsha Cassada]

Gosh, we just saw her and she has a newborn fawn with her.

 

[minihorse]

I've been seeing a beautiful big doe in the yard. The camera caught her this morning.View attachment 47504

Great pics indeed. Perfect catch? Nice trail cam.

 

[Kelly]

That pic is so perfect it doesn’t even look real

 

[Marsha Cassada]

That pic is so perfect it doesn’t even look real

She came early in the morning and the sun was just right. A painted bunting came a few minutes later and it made a pretty picture, too, in the morning light.

 

[Willow Flats]

Marsha that is the best picture, it looks like a painting! Would make a great image for a greeting card.

 

[Marsha Cassada]

The doe came to the bird bath about 3 am. We have seen her sleeping in the front yard. Not sure why she keeps apart from the larger herd. Maybe because her fawn is young? Have not seen the fawn since the first day.
The bird bath is like Grand Central Station. Multiple birds in it all day. I don't think we've had any more migratory ones. The camera takes the best pictures early in the morning. In late afternoon, when the most birds come, the sun isn't right. I go out 3-4 times a day to put fresh water.

 

[HersheyMint]

The doe came to the bird bath about 3 am. We have seen her sleeping in the front yard. Not sure why she keeps apart from the larger herd. Maybe because her fawn is young? Have not seen the fawn since the first day.
The bird bath is like Grand Central Station. Multiple birds in it all day. I don't think we've had any more migratory ones. The camera takes the best pictures early in the morning. In late afternoon, when the most birds come, the sun isn't right. I go out 3-4 times a day to put fresh water.View attachment 47672View attachment 47673

I love your trail camera pics

 

[Silver City Heritage Farmstead]

I vote for reliable water source as the reason the doe beds down nearby. The fawn is probably hidden closer than one would expect.

 

[Marsha Cassada]

I think someone said these are house sparrows? I think they are attractive.
The mocking bird is fun to see. I think it is a young one.

 

[MerMaeve]

I think someone said these are house sparrows? I think they are attractive.
The mocking bird is fun to see. I think it is a young one.View attachment 47723

These are actually Lark Sparrows! And yes, very pretty patterning!

 

[Marsha Cassada]

These are actually Lark Sparrows! And yes, very pretty patterning!

Oh, thank you!

 

[Marsha Cassada]

First time the rock doves have come to the bird bath. And look at that little critter! First time for it also.

 

[Marsha Cassada]

Another bird query. Have never seen these birds before.
Have never seen a skunk drinking before. And the doe was back.
Of course, the possum and raccoon were there. By the time the birds came in the morning the birdbath was drunk dry by the nocturnal critters.

 

[MerMaeve]

@Marsha Cassada - your birds are juvenile Bluebirds, most likely Eastern, or whatever your local Bluebird is in OK.

 

[minihorse]

Another bird query. Have never seen these birds before.
Have never seen a skunk drinking before. And the doe was back.
Of course, the possum and raccoon were there. By the time the birds came in the morning the birdbath was drunk dry by the nocturnal critters.

Those are really awesome pics from your trail cam. Have you thought of installing a mini pump for the water supply?

 

[Marsha Cassada]

Those are really awesome pics from your trail cam. Have you thought of installing a mini pump for the water supply?

I have another "pond", a mineral tub with a pump. Plus a large pot with plants, and another bird bath. We've tried the camera at other spots, but this bird bath gets the best activity.

 

[Marsha Cassada]

Not a fan of opossums.