Winter Begins

The cranes have left and there are very few birds in the area. Shrikes are the most common birds around but still can be hard to find. With the low deer harvest and light road kill eagles are scarce. Most of my shots have been after dark on the trail camera. I've heard that gray foxes are everywhere but haven't gotten one to cooperate yet. This red fox was passing by during a recent snowfall.

Bobcats on the move

I recently checked my trail cams and was surprised to find bobcat activity. We'll see if they were passing though or have established a territory when the cameras are checked later this week. Although it is hard to tell I think there were two cats, each at a different location, about a mile apart. Individual cats are identified by examining facial markings but only one stopped for a portrait.
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