At the same time, there's a wilder part of the forest where the animals are carrying out their daily routines. I've learned that water holes are active places in the forest, especially in the summer.
If I were to place a trail camera on any random tree in the forest, I could go a whole year without getting a photo of a single animal. In contrast, if I find the places that attract animals like water holes and bear marking trees, my trail cameras see far more activity.
I mentioned earlier this summer that I'd found a new water hole. It seems to attract all sorts of wildlife. In the video that I'm about to show you, it attracted Tiny, our huge black bear, and it also attracted a mountain lion. I believe the mountain lion is a female who might have kittens in the area. She's been appearing on my cameras far more frequently than most mountain lions, suggesting that young kittens are stashed somewhere nearby.
You can watch the video here or at Youtube.
It is so neat to see all the different creatures in the same area. I don't have a water hole, but I totally wonder what happens in the bush behind our house . . . I may need to look into a trail cam!
ReplyDeleteThat is incredible footage. If you have ever tried to bathe a cat you know why the lion doesn't like the water
ReplyDeleteSo it must be true that cats don't like to take a bath:) That mountain lion has a huge collar on him, must be uncomfortable for him. How we love watching the big bear bathe:)
ReplyDeleteHow interesting to have this look into the lives of those wonderful animals. Keep rolling.
ReplyDeleteShyla is so pretty! I love the soft green background!
ReplyDeleteWatching the animals at the watering hole is so fascinating!
I hope the deer and the mountain lion don't show up when the bear is taking his bath cause I think the bear will be em-bear-ass. BOL
ReplyDeleteAroo to you,
Sully
Just amazing footage...
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful footage...from the owl to the mountain lion, we just love seeing nature being, well, natural!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun to watch the different animals at the watering hole and what a gorgeous picture of Shyla!
ReplyDeleteI love the video! we smiled as we saw the mountain lion, it really looked like a kitty as it started to drink (but I wouldn't like such a kitty in my lap lol).
ReplyDeleteeasy rider
I'm curious about the mountain lion, not only is he/she collared, but there are tags in the ears? Love watching your videos of the wildlife. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSteph
That watering hole sure is a popular spot!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful watering hole
ReplyDeleteLily & Edward
That's a great place!
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a peaceful place.
ReplyDeletestella rose
I think a coyote would probably enjoy it like the bear. Love that photo of SHyla too!
ReplyDeleteWe love, love, love that photo of Shyla!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYour Pals,
Murphy & Stanley
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Those watering holes "are sacred" to soo many wild creatures!
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tweedles
Amazing!
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