Coyote Meets Camera

[cameratrapcodger]

HERE's a new video showing coyotes meeting trail cameras. Yes, another film about critters messing with cameras. I have a couple more in the making and then I'll move on to some other subjects. One revelation from this project was that coyotes don't seem to "look the camera squarely in the eye". They seem to see the camera from a glance or from an off-center gaze, at least in daylight. You'll see what I mean. At night it's a different situation -- their eye-shine to the IR light seems to be right on target. If you're a dog owner you'll know that this is not the case with our pets. BTW, none of these Browning cameras had "no glow" IR lights. Happy 4th!

[pastorjim08]

The yotes in my area don't usually pay any attention to them during daylight. But let the flash go off at night and it's "Elvis has left the building" time!

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[westcocanuck2]

That was fabulous footage of an animal we don't have on our island...yet!

[greengrass]

Really neat, loved this! Some of mine get used to the cameras quick and others always seem to be bothered (urban). The rural ones never seem conforatble unless they don't notice it. The pups are the most fun because they don't mind until about they get to be ~3 months of age.

[cameratrapcodger]

Thanks for the comments, guys. It's always a treat getting coyote footage, because you don't know what to expect. If you want footage of natural behavior they sure are a challenge, but sooner or later you'll get something exciting.

[ghosthunters]

I find the coyotes are different in different areas in my part of the country. Some couldn’t care less of camera traps. Others are spooked always. Winter is best. They are more tolerable of camera traps due to the necessity of food and cold here in Saskatchewan. Just a presumption. I have gotten some great images of coyotes. It’s interesting to see there reaction with videos of them . Thanks for posting this Chris


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[cameratrapcodger]

Good observation about winter coyotes. I've had the same experience.