Cal climbs the tree from the field, then hesitates at the top of the fence. Like the raccoons, he probably wanted to use the tires leaning against the fence to help on the way down. Snow covering everything apparently made him re-think his destination. After surveying his options, Cal returns to the field.
Month: December 2021
Snow Storm – 14 December 2021
Four raccoons come up the fence from the sheds, but the lead raccoon is hesitant to descend the tree, creating a bottleneck. Fifteen minutes later, two raccoons climb the fence. It’s unclear if two raccoons circled around and climbed the fence or if there were six separate raccoons. Two raccoons cross the fence from the… Continue reading Snow Storm – 14 December 2021
Robin Hops on Camera
A robin on the fence decided the top of the camera was a better place to sit.
Widey Late Arrival
Widey crosses the fence from the field in daylight and joins maybe two raccoons under the shed. Coming from a different colony, Widey seems less concerned about traveling without the cover of darkness.
Stu and Widey
Stu climbs the fence from the field, followed by Widey. The stay only three minutes by the shed, the return to the field. Stu was a nursing mother in the spring, so Widey must be one of her kits.
Attack of the Magpie
A magpie sits on the fence and attacks the camera, turning it slightly. In both videos, Wyze incorrectly identified it as a person.
Cal, the Calico Cat, on the Fence
For the last couple nights, the first action recorded was Widey coming over the fence from the field. Tonight it was a male calico cat we’ll name Cal. Instead of climbing, he jumps, but still follows the same path the raccoons use. He even pauses at the top to try licking his hands. In black… Continue reading Cal, the Calico Cat, on the Fence
Hasty Retreat
Two raccoons leave the den, but something spooks them and they rush back under the shed.
Magpie with a Leaf
A magpie on the fence, with what looks like a leaf.
On the Fence
After not finding any cat food to eat in our garage, Widey waits on the fence for ten minutes before deciding the cross into the field.