I decided to place more trail cameras yesterday and specifically I wanted to place them on the other side of the river. Because of access issues this means a long hike to a foot bridge. By the time it was all said and done it was a 10 mile hike out and back. I wish my pack had been lighter. I probably won’t be checking the cameras on the far bank as often.
I saw a small herd of mule deer and noticed a buck that has been showing up often on the trail cameras. He is already displaying that natural shyness and hang back quality that bucks show more readily than the does. All the deer looked healthy and are starting to sport their summer reddish coats. In the fall and winter their coats are grey. No fawns yet as it is too early. Maybe in another month the little ones will be tagging along.
I was amazed to see two pair of Wood Ducks quite high up in a tree together. I hope they are nesting in the area. I would love to see them with ducklings on one of the several ponds.
This little bunny accommodated me by sitting still long enough for a photo. The rabbit is displaying it’s cotton ball tail nicely demonstrating its apt name – Cottontail.