Saturday, 9 October 2021

Trailcam critters

Where do the seasons go? Here it is Thanksgiving weekend. Things are unfolding as it should. The birds are migrating, the bugs have lessened. The ladybugs are on the move. I was bitten twice as they gathered looking for a warm spot for winter. 

We had a massive dump of rain October 2nd,12 mm, but it didn't seem to worry the turkeys. Sound on, if you like to listen to the rain!
 

turkeys in the rain from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.

The coyote seems to like the new driveway. They keep leaving their mark!

coyotes from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.

The buck made an appearance, as well.

buck from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.

I put the trailcam beside the spot where the coyote left a mark. It didn't come back, but the blue jay landed on top of the camera.

blue jay from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.

Butch raccoon has been busy, too. This was interesting, as there was one in the background behind the tree, watching the other four carefully. I imagine it's better having safety in numbers.

Butch raccoon from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.

Finally,  🐻SNUGGLE Bears

This is a deer skull I found in the forest! It has their attention.

For more critters, visit Eileen at Saturday's Critters # 408.

18 comments:

eileeninmd said...

Hello,

Great series of critters videos. The raccoon's eye at night are eerie.
I hope the turkey are safe from hunters. Happy Thanksgiving!
Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a happy weekend. PS, thank you for your visit and comment.

Tom said...

...your zoo sure is active.

Rain said...

Hi Jenn! :) I love all the videos, watching the turkeys walk, they are so graceful! What a great video of the buck! Coyotes have been pooping left and right in this area, marking their territory. I love the Blue Jay looking into the camera! Your Teddy Bear photo is wonderful! Hope you have a lovely Thanksgiving!!

Linda said...

Lots of interesting critters.

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

Happy Thanksgiving! You sure have a lot of wildlife there. I'm glad to know they are safe while they roam your place!

Red said...

Your trail cams seem to get busier.

Yamini MacLean said...

Hari OM
I wish our rain sounded like your rain... instead, we have washing machine against the windowpane stuff, with the occasional zipper against the glass sound - don't even want to think what made that behind the curtains!

As ever, your critters delight. YAM xx

Angie said...

Jenn - reassuring to know that Nature is carrying on despite the crazy humans! Love the raccoons and how they all seem to be pointed in the same direction! Happy Thanksgiving!

Powell River Books said...

Those are the lucky turkeys. Lots of critters on the move. - Margy

RedPat said...

The bears are fascinated by that skull!

William Kendall said...

The turkeys take the rain in stride.

Kay said...

Oh my gosh! So many woodland critters. I'm still so amazed to see wild turkeys.

The Furry Gnome said...

The seasons are rolling on too fast!

Penelope Notes said...

Enjoyed the refreshing rain sounds. The turkeys don't seem to mind the drops a bit. :)

Rajani Rehana said...

Super blog

Breathtaking said...

Hello, Your nighttime wild life visitors are a splendid sight. I loved the videos. Hope all is well.
Best wishes.

Lowcarb team member said...

Happy Thanksgiving.
Lots of critters, thanks for the videos.

All the best Jan

Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana said...

I find it wonderful to watch these videos of yours, Jen. I never tire of seeing these critters.
Happy Thanksgiving!!