Order restored in Ringtail Canyon (trail camera) (Page 3): Thank you. It's an impressive area.

SWFeral Loc: SWNM

Susan yamakawa wrote:

Great textures 👍👍😊😊

Thank you. It's an impressive area.

Advark

Thanks for sharing this very informative series
of trail cam short. I commend you on your hard
work and expense in purchasing and maintaining
the cams. It is a neat idea to set them up in
the remote areas you have chosen.

Lee

SWFeral Loc: SWNM

Advark wrote:

Thanks for sharing this very informative series
of trail cam short. I commend you on your hard
work and expense in purchasing and maintaining
the cams. It is a neat idea to set them up in
the remote areas you have chosen.

Lee

Thanks! Yes, it is labor intensive, and some of my spots are a pain in the butt to reach, and since I'm not made of money the replacements add up. But I'm sure you can tell that the rewards are worth all of the above and more. And knowing I have an appreciative audience is one of those rewards.

dreff Loc: Bow, WA

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SWFeral Loc: SWNM

dreff wrote:

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Appreciate it.

welshgator Loc: South Carolina

Pretty area images. So many different critters too.

SWFeral Loc: SWNM

welshgator wrote:

Pretty area images. So many different critters too.

Yes, it's a favorite area of mine, though it can get pretty hot in the summer if you're not out early.

RodeoMan Loc: St Joseph, Missouri

Hey Southwest, I'm glad you carried your regular camera along. My favorite of this group are the first two perhaps because they carry me back to an earlier time in your photography of capturing beauty in the near distance. So much are in those two images and .... I also feel bad about the loss of your cameras, but admire your persistence and determination not to let those low-life scoundrels to keep you from doing what you enjoy.

merrytexan Loc: georgia

SWFeral wrote:

This canyon is actually called Whitetail, but since I've only seen whitetail deer in there once and I get ringtail cats all the time on my camera, I've changed the name. I thought some of you might approve.

My last trail camera post described the near loss of my water tub due to a bull knocking it into the creek and then a small flash flood washing it down the canyon. Some of the regular visitors were visibly upset by the unexpected twist. I promised to remedy the situation, and I did, securing the tub better and also moving the camera about 180 degrees to better capture the wildlife. I also scattered some apples collected from the ground, and put a few in the water tub for my amusement.

These are a little out of order. The rock squirrel was the first to rediscover the tub and the apples; it managed to snag one that was floating in the water. Next the ringtail gave it an unsuccessful try. The fox sampled a few of the apples on the ground but really wanted one from the tub, which is a bit odd since the foxes generally don't use the tub. With a bit of maneuvering he/she was able to snag an apple, and ran off triumphantly.

The last two shots came from videos recorded during the interim when there was no water container. I think it's a Golden Eagle, and it was thoughtful enough to hang out in front of the camera long enough to trigger an 18-second video.

I thought I'd include a few photos to show you the lay of the land. The first is along the Continental Divide Trail as you approach the canyon (which is not on the trail and requires a steep scramble); the second is the canyon itself, downstream from where the camera and tub are placed. Those animals live in some beautiful country.

I hope these give you a smile. Oh, I treated myself to a new camera to replace my absolute favorite one, which was stolen last spring, locking cable notwithstanding--the thief left the cable and must have broken the back of the camera to remove it from its tree. Low-life! The new one, a Bushnell, takes videos at 60 frames per second, so the still shots are much better. I placed it in a side canyon near this location. I look forward to sharing the results with you.

This canyon is actually called Whitetail, but sinc... (show quote)

great variety of wildlife and shots...enjoy your new camera!

SWFeral Loc: SWNM

RodeoMan wrote:

Hey Southwest, I'm glad you carried your regular camera along. My favorite of this group are the first two perhaps because they carry me back to an earlier time in your photography of capturing beauty in the near distance. So much are in those two images and .... I also feel bad about the loss of your cameras, but admire your persistence and determination not to let those low-life scoundrels to keep you from doing what you enjoy.

You do fuss. Here are some more from that set.

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SWFeral Loc: SWNM

merrytexan wrote:

great variety of wildlife and shots...enjoy your new camera!

My first goal is to find it where I put it when I go out to check on it! Thank you.

RodeoMan Loc: St Joseph, Missouri

SWFeral wrote:

You do fuss. Here are some more from that set.

I do fuss but only about things and people I care about. These are wonderful images. Sometimes it is difficult to find the right adjectives.

SWFeral Loc: SWNM

RodeoMan wrote:

I do fuss but only about things and people I care about. These are wonderful images. Sometimes it is difficult to find the right adjectives.

I never mind that kind of fussing. I'm glad you liked these. I never tire of those lichen-covered rocks, regardless of the season.

LeeK Loc: Washington State

Yes. What beautiful country and I love your pictures. Of course, it's always neat to see wild animals.

SWFeral Loc: SWNM

LeeK wrote:

Yes. What beautiful country and I love your pictures. Of course, it's always neat to see wild animals.

Thank you. The animals are the icing on the cake. I know that they see me all the time; I must rely on remote cameras to see most of them.