Some adorable black bears recently stopped by our cabin. We decided to keep our trail camera active for 3 months before changing the chip. And boy, did we capture some wildlife shenanigans! Kurt and I meticulously reviewed hours of trail camera footage and picked some of the best to share. Enjoy!
The back of our woods belongs to bears that hibernate and start poking around for food and adventure during the Spring. I wanted to set up some new trail cameras to catch some of the action. I gathered up my hiking equipment and had a fun yet, grueling two-hour hike through the woods behind our cabin. The trail was once a logging road…I’m guessing back in the 1800s. Now it is overgrown with trees and mountain laurel. It winds through steep rolling hills. I wore my sturdiest boots since snake season had just arrived. The woods are mature, but you can still see signs of an old farm including rusty strands of barbed wire and the remnants of a shed.
We researched and decided on the Visionner 4.0 WiFi 830 Trail Camera, though there are many other excellent trail cameras out there. The camera has a function that captures high-quality images and videos with night vision. The images can download directly to an app on your cellphone if you are within 60 feet of the camera.
App. for the Visionner 4.0 WiFi 830 Trail Camera. (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
Black Bear and Cubs. (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022Hiking Trail, (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022Hiking Trail, The Comfy Cabin, 2022Hiking Trail, The Comfy Cabin, 2022Debra (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022Kurt (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
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The trees in this area are covered in a blanket of moss. It was challenging to find the right tree with the correct thickness to hold the cameras steady. Trail cameras need to wrap securely around the tree trunk with velcro straps. We encountered a small brown snake and an adorable ‘spiny lizard.’
Spiny Lizard (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022Moss (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
There were bear tracks along the area during our hike. So, I’m hopeful we will get some footage! I’m excited to share the trail camera images with you.
Hi Friends, Here is a family of raccoons that come and visit at night. My trail camera captured these cuties sneaking around the back of the woods. It was a rainy day in February, but the late-night munchies did not stop these from raccoons searching around for a snack. Now, given this situation…I can relate! 😆 Warm Regards, Debra
Raccoons (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
Raccoons (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
According to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), raccoons are monogamous and breed primarily in late winter (January and February) after their first or second year. Following a gestation period of approximately 2 months, females give birth in April or May to a litter of two to four pups in a hollow den tree. Female raccoons wean their young at 16 weeks and continue to care for them for approximately 9 months. Raccoons inhabit most of the United States, including all of South Carolina, with population densities being higher along coastal areas than inland.
This one is my favorites. I had mentioned in a previous post how much I adore the coyotes I hear at night. See post here.
Well, I guess it’s lunchtime!
(c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
Note: Keep your eyes on the bottom left side of the video. Coyotes move super fast!
S.C. Coyote-Trail Camera, Coyote with a paper plate, (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
A coyote’s keen senses help them survive. With eyes that can spot the smallest movement, ears that can hear the faintest rustle, and legs designed for racing. —Diane Swanson
I have been busy reviewing all my tail camera footage and found a white squirrel that hangs in the back of my cabin. I had posted previously another video of this cutie… you can click the underlined link to view it here.
Also, I will be adding new trail cameras within a few weeks to capture more wildlife. So stay tuned!
Warm Wishes, Debra Roinestad
White Squirrel, (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
“I like squirrels. They’re so adventurous.” —Gabby Douglas
Half a Buck is Better Than None
This teenage buck was so curious of the trail camera. He came so close… I guess he is proud of his large horns.
Close-up, Buck. (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
“All right, Mr. DeMille, I’m ready for my close-up.” —Norma Desmond
At night as I start to fall asleep, I often hear coyotes howling at night. I find the howling sounds comforting as if they are singing a sweet lullaby. So you can imagine how excited I was when I found out the trail camera captured this magnificent beauty.
Warm Regards,
Debra Roinestad
Trail Camera- Coyote, (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
Coyotes first began making their way into the Southeastern region of the United States in the late 1950’s and had become a common site in South Carolina by the 1990’s. They are now firmly established in every part of the state including the sea islands, Beaufort and Jasper Counties.
Here are some facts about Coyotes
They hide in covered open areas, raised grounds, or in dens during the day. Dens are most commonly seen in parks and forest areas, shrubbery, preserves, golf courses, and other such regions. These are difficult to come by in urban areas.
Legend and Symbolism about the Coyote
In Native American traditions, the coyote is a teacher of adaptability. So, if one thing doesn’t work out, you can pivot. There are always other opportunities out there for you.
We have a white squirrel that lives in our backyard. A few miles from my home in Cleveland, S.C. is Brevard, N.C. which is very well known for its white squirrel population.
I love this video (from June 2021) the crows are sharing food together and being social with both squirrels. Kind Regards, Debra Roinestad 🍃
White Squirrel and Black Crows. (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
Hey Friends, The trail camera had captured a bobcat and prey in our backyard. In South Carolina, bobcats typically inhabit areas of dense, thick brush such as bottomland forests in the coastal plain. They are found in many different habitats including swamps, mountainous regions, and forests. Enjoy!
Bobcat, (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2021Bobcat and prey, (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2021
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