I checked my cameras yesterday after leaving them out three weeks longer than in years past. No Mountain Lion photos for approximately 6 weeks now. The Bobcat or Bobcats remain quite active. I think I am seeing two different Bobcats. One appears to be smaller and lighter colored.
The Bobcat in the first two photos appears to be a lighter color than the one posted below. Maybe its just the light. I don’t know how to tell them apart.
The Mule Deer bucks are already sprouting horn growth. The rate of growth will be another interesting observable visual over the next few months. I am looking forward to seeing fawns show up soon as well.
I always carry my camera with me when hiking into this area and I did get some geese photos. I saw a beaver as well but didn’t get any photos of it. One pair of geese already have a healthy brood following them while others are just setting up housekeeping.
What a difference a couple of weeks makes. The last few months it has been so quiet out there. Winter silence has passed. The bird song, quacking and honking was ever present yesterday as I made my way along the trails. Tending the cameras year-round will motivate me to make more trips and hikes along the river. It will be interesting to see what wildlife I spot in person over the summer.
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