photo by Jonathan Johnson
Late fall is one of the best times for observing wildlife, as they prepare for winter. As the days shorten and the nights cool, the forests may become quiet, but they’re still alive with activity.
Migrating birds such as Canadian Geese fly overhead in their iconic “V” formations, while chickadees and finch search for food to store as they prepare to hunker down for the long months ahead. Insects burrow underground, or shelter in places like the crevices of bark, or under fallen leaves.
But for those with trail cameras, autumn offers a truly unique time to observe some of our wild furry friends! Mice and squirrels can be seen gathering and storing nuts.
A surge in testosterone during mating season causes the velvet of moose antlers to shed, causing the massive animals to rub their antlers against trees. And deer and black bear look to rapidly increase their body fat, to insulate themselves in preparation for the cold.
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