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January 21st, Hopp Brook: on the 19th, I set the camera up on a tree at Hopp Brook Wetlands. After 2 nights, which is the longest my camera has ever been out, I went out this morning to check out the camera. I had baited it with onions, mandarin oranges, and some chicken scraps. I should have known not to put the camera on such a regularly-treaded trail.
As people walk there dogs down the trail, the dog will pull towards a good smell. The smell of chicken caused the site of the bait to be swarmed all day by domestic dogs. A Horseback Rider also rode right past the camera. Many dog-walkers and hikers also discovered the camera as it's shutter sound went off.
During the first night though, The bait's smell drew even more attention. It first attracted an Eastern Gray Squirrel. It is hard to make out in the picture but you can see it. It moved between 2 pictures, so I know that it was not just a rock or something.
Later, Though, another kind of dog showed up to the scene. Eastern Coyotes. 2 coyotes went sniffing around the bait. They both showed up on both nights. This is either a mated pair or a parent and offspring. I know this because coyotes will only cooperate with non-relatives if they are trying to kill a Whitetail deer or other large animal.
First Night: 1. Hiker, 2. Coyote Pair, 3. Coyote Pair.
Second Night: 1. Hiker, 2. Dog Walker, 3. Coyote Pair.
January 21st, Juniper Hill: I put down some herbivorous bait. Mardarines, Bananas, and potatoes. I was hoping for deer. I got Squirrels and a
January 31st, Callahan:
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