Wildlife on Parade
Celebrating Nature with Trail Cameras
One of the things I have enjoyed most as I’ve worked to evolve my private wildlife area is sharing my harvest of trail camera photography. As I make the transition from sharing my Adirondack Outlaw adventures, photos and stories on various platforms to positing them exclusively here on my blog, I wanted to find a way to continue doing so. After some contemplation, this is what I’ve come up with.
“Wildlife on Parade” will be an ongoing feature located at the top of my blog. Here I will post trail interesting wildlife photos as my trail cameras transmit them. I will update it every day or two, as new photos appear. I may share individual wildlife photos.
I may opt to share several in an array.
Some of them I may give titles, explanations or captions, as with the next two pics below:
Whenever I see great blue herons, I think to myself “We’ve got it all wrong. The dinosaurs were never completely extinct. They’ve been here all along, dancing right in front of us.”
“Dinosaur Dancing”
Some may capture a specific wildlife interaction, ongoing saga, story or experience I’ve shared. (Such as the return of my beaver, who made the fatal mistake of returning and discovered that he is not the only inhabitant of this land who embodies “Relentless”.)
Others, like the header photo at the top, I may briefly embellish with backstories.
The deer in my header photo are grazing one of my numerous clover fields. I like planting clover as a wildlife food source. Not only do deer enjoy grazing it, but other wildlife as well. I hand broadcast my clover in a variety of areas, creating what I like to call “micro food plots”. I usually spread my clover seed in early spring (April-May) or in the fall (September-October). I have tried several different varieties, from red clover to white. I have purchased it both treated (i.e. inoculated) and untreated. It is my experience that treated clover has a far better germination rate, making it well worth the added cost.
While butterflies and crickets seem to prefer red clover’s flowers, bees like it all and I find that most wildlife, especially whitetail deer, like munching white clover best.
There are several good varieties available either through most sporting goods or local feed stores.
Then, of course, there are some photos that simply speak for themselves.
In any event, new trail cam photos will appear below. I plan to begin this tomorrow and continue adding updates indefinitely. So, check back in regularly! Just scroll to the bottom for the most recent additions.
You just never know who might show up for my adirondackoutlaw.com wildlife parade.
I hope folks enjoy this post celebrating my wildlife trail camera photography and check back in often.
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Until Our Trails Cross Again:
ADKO
My Wildlife Parade Begins Here:
And, as promised…
HOT OFF THE PRESS!
November 12, 2024
After a weeklong hiatus,
The Sheriff is BACK!
He is most likely what these two deer were running from just a short while earlier.
November 14, 2024
“Masked Bandits”
November 15, 2024
It is always a thrill when my bobcat’s out prowling. Last night he was patrolling under the light of 2024’s final super moon, a.k.a. the “Beaver Moon”. It is comforting to know he’s on the job, providing my land top notch
“Perimeter Security”
November 18, 2024
While I was away for the weekend, my property was a veritable menagerie!
I know they are technically ruffed grouse, but I will always know them as “partridges”. By planting a variety of conifers and adding an array of brush piles, I’ve been trying to slowly build a sustained resident population. Daytime partridge sightings are infrequent. I always enjoy them.
And, of course, I ALWAYS love seeing my bobcat. Especially when I capture cool trail cam pics, like the image below of him running.
Finally, there’s always one in the wildlife herd:
“Curious George”
November 19, 2024
I begin and end each of my days with a property perimeter patrol. Yesterday morning was no exception. I donned my blaze orange jacket and hat (For safety reasons. It’s rifle deer season, lots of hunters hunting around me.) I was out on my Outer Boundary Trail when I heard a commotion in the swamp to my right. I glimpsed a deer running through, then a minute or two later, clearly visible through the swamp brush at about 25 yards, a big buck came through, lathered. He was chasing a doe. I believe it was this one. I can’t see his brow tines, but I think he’s a ten.
November 20, 2024
“Legal Tender”
November 22, 2024
After a quite night on November 21st with little wildlife activity as a storm system moved in, last night a variety of critters came out in the rain, though I’m not sure this grey fox looks too happy about it.
“Foxtrot”
November 23, 2024
There were several noteworthy wildlife parade entries yesterday afternoon and through the night last night.
I encounter this great blue heron quite often when out on my daily patrols. I think it’s cool when my “Trails to Noah” bridge catches him up close.
“Marsh Hunter”
I’ve had several bucks graze my clover food plots this year. I always enjoy seeing their different rack sizes & styles.
“Basket Rack”
The last of today’s wildlife parade entries, a pair of grey foxes. I’m hoping to catch some fox kits on cam come spring.
“Seeing Double”
November 24, 2024
Yesterday evening and last night were quite wildlife parade active. My cams captured a number of nice critter pics. To me though, these were the most interesting. Introducing my newest wildlife parade entry. I believe this is a pine marten. I’m thrilled to have one on my property. From what I understand, around here they are not all that common. In the 3rd image it looks to me like he captured a frog.
Then of course, there’s this big guy. I am totally in awe.
“Rack Master”
November 27, 2024
I run into this magnificent creature out back on my walks nearly every morning. How can anyone in their right mind encounter great blue herons in the wild and then claim with a straight face that dinosaurs are extinct?
Then early this morning this barred owl made an appearance.
“Hoo’s Hoo”
These are the balm I needed! So wonderful. I especially love the Dinosaur Dancing. 😁
Thank you, Renee. I am glad you enjoyed it. I’ll be updating my wildlife parade regularly with a selection of the coolest new pics from my trail cams, so I hope you stop by from time to time & check in!
Richard, Nice pictures. Getting colder now, frost on the grass, bushes & trees. Winter has its perks….no biting bugs! When the wind isn’t cutting through, the woods are a nice shelter, a place to sit and contemplate creation. Don’t be discouraged, there are those of us who will never abandon your great work and kind sharing. Happy Thanksgiving, there’s more than food to be thankful for. I’m thankful for you!
Alan F
Thank you, Alan, for the kind comments & check-in. November is indeed a great month to be outdoors. I especially concur with your analysis regarding the distinct lack of bugs. Have a Happy Thanksgiving. Hopefully we can get beyond that point without any (knock on wood-knock on wood-knock on wood) major snow!