Wednesday, January 8, 2014

A Hollow Log



I've been scoping out the woods for hollow logs, meaning potential den sites, and the "jonah log" was an irresistible camera trap location.

I wasn't optimistic, because even the light from an infrared LED could dissuade an napper.

On the other hand, Craig and I had a gray fox take a high noon siesta in a cave where the white flash pulsed continuously, and it wasn't bothered in the least.

As you will see (and yes, I expect you to read this BEFORE looking at the video) no one took a nap.

But even so, there was a interesting selection of visitors.
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11 comments:

  1. Owlman/riverswindnotes.blogspot.comJanuary 8, 2014 at 12:09 PM

    Congratulations to the Codger man!
    wow great results and the Ringtail is like winning the lottery of camera trapping.

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  2. Woody MeristemJanuary 8, 2014 at 3:48 PM

    That's a great location, what a variety of critters. Just think of what you'd get if the camera was there for a year.

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  3. Camera Trap CodgerJanuary 8, 2014 at 7:17 PM

    I'm on the second round with that set now, but the area nearby is scheduled for tree felling which means disappearing cameras if i leave it there. I just quit two other logs that didn't pan out, but I'm always looking for more.

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  4. TrailblazerJanuary 8, 2014 at 7:47 PM

    Nice Ringtail!

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  5. ChaseJanuary 9, 2014 at 6:48 AM

    Great post and video. I linked to it and embedded the video at
    hollowlogblog.tumblr.com
    (If that is a problem I will remove it)

    Keep on doing what you're doing!

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  6. Camera Trap CodgerJanuary 9, 2014 at 9:43 AM

    Cool blog, Chase -- no problem. (I give a lecture on hollow logs and snags at my camera trapping workshop.)

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  7. randomtruthJanuary 9, 2014 at 4:02 PM

    Another excellent set as always, Codge. Reading the recent news about Dormaalcyon latouri, the 1kg prehistoric ancestor to many modern day carnivores, had me thinking it was probably a lot like a ringtail. Such an amazing animal. Hope I see them on my cams in 2014.

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  8. Camera Trap CodgerJanuary 9, 2014 at 5:10 PM

    Ken, may the great camera trapping spirit visit you this year as a sleek ringtail with a wry smile.

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  9. Sebastian KennerknechtJanuary 10, 2014 at 5:57 AM

    Love both the quail and the ringtail Codg! Glad to see all the animals still loving your sets!

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  10. Camera Trap CodgerJanuary 10, 2014 at 7:33 AM

    Seabass, my camera trap luck hasn't run out, yet.

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  11. christianJanuary 11, 2014 at 9:09 AM

    ahh ringtail..of course!

    I enjoyed the back-to-back of the skunk plodding along making noise in the leaf litter, next to the ringtail nimbly and quietly using the edges of the hollow.

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