Best of 2011

For the past 4 years I have been using trail cameras to document predators on Crex Meadows. Relevant images are either donated to the WDNR or used for educational presentations. This year there was more variety with bobcats making several appearances. It is hard to determine unique individuals so there may be only one or two that are active. Wolves have changed their pattern during 2011. There appears to be a pack of 4 in the northwest corner of Crex and a pair that use the rest of Crex for their range. This is a drop in numbers from the two packs of 4 in previous years. Last winter there was lots of coyote activity but they are very wary and rarely photographed. Although I hear reports of gray foxes everywhere none were photographed this year. This may be related to my technique. Cameras are placed without scent attractants although occasionally placed on a carcass. The best of 2011 can be seen at: http://dbphotog.zenfolio.com/