I think so, but will put the image where the camera can view it. This cub must know my smell by now, and it seems like his rolling was "In your face trail camera dude!"
Wow.. great videos captured.. Very good narration as well.. I don't think I'd want to run into that cougar when it's hungry.. they are amazing to watch though.. Very cool and I enjoyed watching.. Thanks for sharing.. 73
This is not a Spruce Grouse. Note the banding on the tail. The tips of the tail feathers on a Spruce Grouse are orange colored. This is a male Ruffed Grouse and I am not certain why he is behaving this way during the fall of the year. Neil M. Travis, Federal Bird Bander.
That a ruffed grouse. Typically I start running into them around 6000' elev in nearby Idaho. Id be suprised if there were any in liberty lake area. One tell tale identifiable trait is spruce grouse (fool hen) have a dash of very red eyeliner on top eyelid. Its obvious one you see it and the grouse in video did have this. Spruce grouse also have extremely reddish to purplish meat when you clean them for consumption while ruffed grouse are lighter in tone.
that bird in the end sounds a bit like a quail. did you ever figure out what it was? also - in relation to the video after this ... I heard there is a special elk or moose herd that comes through this area in Liberty Lake. Do you know anything about that?
Never did figure out the bird, and have never seen a quail up there. Could be one however so a guess as good as anything! Regarding moose, there is a nice number of moose living in the area, and there are elk that come through on Greenridge occasionally. They normally hang out in the Cable Creek area just over in Idaho. I did see a lone elk on the Liberty Lake trail this past spring, but no elk have gone past the cameras yet. Friends on Greenridge capture them on cameras every few months. Thanks for the comments!
Hi Toivo! TomF sent me the link to this video. I hike up the Liberty Creek Trail Frequently but usually do not see too many creatures other than birds and an occasional white tail. You certainly found the game trail freeway with all the variety! Glad I found your video!
Thanks Mark! It is amazing what goes on up there! Headed up tomorrow and hoping the rutting moose don't get me! Hope to run into you, and if you ever want to see the cameras, let me know!
Once again, Thank you Toivo!! I never tire of watching our wild life that I'd never see if not for you! Thanks, too, for braving the elements for us!❤️ AMAZING!
I'm obsessed too Cindy! Every time I think it is time to take the cameras down, I run across something like this that keeps me going back. It has been incredibly healthy from many aspects. Thank You for the comments!
Loving these videos and so glad you are doing them. We live up your way :) (side note, your regular Playlist on RU-vid is public, in case you didn't know. I was looking to see if there was other stuff ya had there but it's not real applicable to the nature stuff you post yourself). Keep up the videos. Love em. I was thinking about putting out some cameras on my property as well. So you still use the same ones you mentioned before Guarde something A3? I think. They seemed to yet pretty good reviews but some reviews were not as good. Battery life seem good etc? Thanks!!!
Another amazing update!! I'm wondering if some time you could take a picture of the cameras. I'm curious as to why the wildlife are drawn to it😁 Thank you So much for sharing!!
I have my footprints all over Mica Peak. There is barely anywhere that I haven't driven, walked or ridden bike on. I've always know these animals were on the mountain, and it's nice to see photographic proof of their presence.
Thanks for sharing. Watching from New Zealand, it was most helpful hearing about your wildlife, and seeing them in their natural habitat. Most interesting.
After sharing your videos I've been asked what the difference is between a bobcat, couger and mountain lion. If you have a moment could you comment on that?? I love your videos and really appreciate that you share them. I've learned so much about our area!
I love questions like this! Bobcats are a lot smaller. Mountain lions are 7-9 feet long, while bobcats are 2-3 feet long. Mountain lions weigh 90-180 pounds, while bobcats only weigh 20-30 pounds. Bobcats tend to be darker brown, with lighter belly fur and spots while mountain lions tend to be more uniform brown, tawny color. The mountain lion, also called a cougar or puma, is considered an apex predator at the top of the food chain. Think of a Bobcat as large house cat, and a cougar/mountain lion as an African Lion and you will be on a good path! Thanks for sharing the videos. We live in an incredible area to have wildlife so close to our coffee shops!
Thank you so much! Will pass on the information. We're so fortunate to have you in our Community. Lived here for years before your videos and had no idea of our amazing wildlife! I really appreciate your willingness to share and teach!
@@cindytroxel1214 I had no idea either until I put up the first camera. I had seen tracks but had no idea how active the park and forests around Liberty Lake are. Much more attuned to it now.
