This image of a young black bear is from the Chimineas Ranch, taken at set 551.2 last November.
Craig checked the camera in mid-March. The cams are often inaccessible in the winter, so its a long haul. But we've gotten over 4 months of battery life using 2 external D cells.
Twelve days after the camera was set the bear climbed the outcrop to reach the bait and eyed the camera.
Craig still has a few cameras to check in the back country at Chimineas, and soon I'll also be checking the cameras in Humbolt County, as well.
9 comments:
That is a lot of battery life. What caused the corners to be dark? A shift of the camera in the case? Looking forward to seeing some more Chim images and the tree voles in Humbolt.
What a handsome fellow.
The young black bear and the wild environment is wonderful.
Jake, You figured it out. The camera was tilted and must have slipped.
And, you've also nicely documented one of the 2 Toyon on the ranch!
what kind of bait was used to attract the bear. Tha's a good looking bear
Denis
The standard bait for the Cal Fish & Game carnivore survey ay Chimineas is canned cat food or canned mackeral.
Jake, You figured it out. The camera was tilted and must have slipped.
One of the most beautiful nature's pics I have ever seen!
The healthy youg bear, his position, and the green bush on the left contrasting with the browns and greys on the right...
Chapeau, maestro! (And thanks to the bear, too)
Fabio - Italy
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