Natural Sightings June 29, 2017, 01:27:15 pm Thought I would start a new thread where folks can post photos and experiences of wildlife they encounter while camping or traveling, or just happen to come across.We are blessed to live in an area of the Southern California mountains that has an abundance of critters. I caught these guys in my yard a few moments ago so took a photo through the bathroom window. There must be at least three dozen baby quail in this covey! 7 Likes
Re: Natural Sightings Reply #1 – June 29, 2017, 01:38:37 pm This was a few months ago in Arizona. The Coyotes were walking in front of our campsite. The Javelina were just outside our window for breakfast. 9 Likes
Re: Natural Sightings Reply #2 – June 29, 2017, 03:04:53 pm Just caught mama deer teaching her fawn how to nibble on my birch trees in the backyard. Yikes! 3 Likes
Re: Natural Sightings Reply #3 – June 29, 2017, 03:11:44 pm What comes around, goes around. You may lose a few Birch leaves but Mama Deer left you some fertilizer to enrich the soil (third photo). 3 Likes
Re: Natural Sightings Reply #4 – June 29, 2017, 03:14:58 pm Quote from: Lazy Bones - June 29, 2017, 03:11:44 pmWhat comes around, goes around. You may lose a few Birch leaves but Mama Deer left you some fertilizer to enrich the soil (third photo). That's for sure! 1 Likes
Re: Natural Sightings Reply #5 – June 29, 2017, 04:12:02 pm We saw this rattlesnake while hiking in CA in March. This is exactly why I live in Western Washington...no rattlesnakes. 😝 2 Likes
Re: Natural Sightings Reply #6 – June 29, 2017, 04:15:08 pm Here is our "runt" from the nest of three roadrunners that just fledged from our hedge. This guy was pushed down in the nest quite a bit, and his tail was pushed up somehow, so we named him Tippy Tail. He was the last to leave the nest, and now, even three or so weeks later, he is still hitting up the adults for food. They mostly ignore him, but he never seems to tire of fluttering for sustenance.Virtual hugs,Judie 7 Likes
Re: Natural Sightings Reply #7 – June 29, 2017, 07:50:20 pm "He was the last to leave the nest, and now, even three or so weeks later, he is still hitting up the adults for food. They mostly ignore him, but he never seems to tire of fluttering for sustenance."----I have a couple relatives like that roadrunner. 4 Likes
Re: Natural Sightings Reply #8 – June 29, 2017, 09:18:24 pm Several years ago in Yosemite just a bit behind the Awahnee Hotel my DW and I spotted this Bobcat approach its prey. Here are the before and after shots of the hunt.Kent 9 Likes
Re: Natural Sightings Reply #9 – June 29, 2017, 09:56:23 pm Im in...two cubs, and a young deer 8 Likes
Re: Natural Sightings Reply #10 – July 02, 2017, 02:47:19 pm Not observed by me but by a local Facebook poster. This is this morning down in the neighborhood close to the Fourth of July celebrations. I think it was looking for some hotdogs! 3 Likes
Re: Natural Sightings Reply #11 – July 03, 2017, 05:29:06 pm A happy Granddaughter exploring rocks along the shoreline of Lake Ray Roberts (Texas). She was hunting for anything that looked interesting to include heart shaped rocks. She loves camping, all birds and animals, and "her" LD. Her high energy and enthusiasm for life is part of my definition of "wild" life. 5 Likes
Re: Natural Sightings Reply #12 – July 03, 2017, 06:13:13 pm This hawk swept up one of the abundant squirrels in the campground we stayed at in Malibu Creek SP.Matthew Mason (@mason.art.globe) • Instagram photos and videos 9 Likes
Re: Natural Sightings Reply #14 – July 04, 2017, 02:28:44 am We Saw this guy in Yosemite a year ago in the Fall... Karen ~ Liam 26~MB 13 Likes
Re: Natural Sightings Reply #15 – July 04, 2017, 09:31:47 am We were visited by a gray fox this morning. 2 Likes
Re: Natural Sightings Reply #16 – July 04, 2017, 11:50:43 am another from the early days with the RV. This time from a trip to Huntington State Park SC. Huntington Beach Camping, SCThis is a great place for birding. There is a walkout into the freshwater impoundment as well as paths up to selected shore areas. But most of the area is hard for people to access so the birds are on their own. any landing you swim away from is a good landing:"Well that's nothing... the one I caught..""MMMMmmm, campers" 6 Likes
Re: Natural Sightings Reply #17 – July 04, 2017, 03:19:18 pm Quote from: John DaCrema - July 04, 2017, 11:50:43 amanother from the early days with the RV. This time from a trip to Huntington State Park SC. Huntington Beach Camping, SCThis is a great place for birding. There is a walkout into the freshwater impoundment as well as paths up to selected shore areas. But most of the area is hard for people to access so the birds are on their own. any landing you swim away from is a good landing:And for just a moment I thought you were in my Huntington Beach CA area....until I got to the alligator photo. 1 Likes
Re: Natural Sightings Reply #18 – July 04, 2017, 04:18:24 pm The elk like our campsite every morning. 4 Likes
Re: Natural Sightings Reply #19 – July 07, 2017, 01:45:18 pm So who knew this about bears? Bear mauls Mercedes, makes Mammoth trip memorable | abc7.com
Re: Natural Sightings Reply #20 – July 07, 2017, 03:00:09 pm Quote from: Lazy Bones - July 07, 2017, 01:45:18 pmSo who knew this about bears? Bear mauls Mercedes, makes Mammoth trip memorable | abc7.comThere is a simple answer. The bear has relatives in Bavaria. Obviously a BMW leaning individual. 1 Likes
Re: Natural Sightings Reply #21 – July 07, 2017, 05:44:39 pm Quote from: Lazy Bones - July 07, 2017, 01:45:18 pmSo who knew this about bears? Must have been something good to eat inside .Bears have great noses.Larry
Re: Natural Sightings Reply #22 – July 09, 2017, 11:09:22 am These shots were taken just last week from one of the overlooks in the Presidio, San Francisco. I walk up there nearly every afternoon with mu trusty dog, Tag. There were about 6 breaching there just about a half mile west of the bridge in the Golden Gate strait. I also have a video from one I saw yesterday directly under the bridge. I'll see if I can figure out how to post that, as well. 5 Likes
Re: Natural Sightings Reply #23 – July 09, 2017, 01:11:50 pm Quote from: Traxless - July 03, 2017, 05:29:06 pmA happy Granddaughter exploring rocks along the shoreline of Lake Ray Roberts (Texas). She was hunting for anything that looked interesting to include heart shaped rocks. She loves camping, all birds and animals, and "her" LD. Her high energy and enthusiasm for life is part of my definition of "wild" life.What a lucky kid...blessings to you all in your travels, as she learns from you & you & Margie get the joy of learning with her. The older I get the more I appreciate my grandparents & the joy I received watching my kids with my parents. Lynne
Re: Natural Sightings Reply #24 – July 09, 2017, 01:13:51 pm Quote from: HiLola - June 29, 2017, 01:27:15 pmWe are blessed to live in an area of the Southern California mountains that has an abundance of critters. I caught these guys in my yard a few moments ago so took a photo through the bathroom window. There must be at least three dozen baby quail in this covey!On the other hand, not much out there can risk peeing in your pants on a hike as much as an entire flock of them suddenly erupting in flight from a trailside bush!Steve 1 Likes
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