Testing our trail camera -

A few weeks ago we decided to invest in a trail camera.  We had been thinking about purchasing one for several years but never got around to it.  After seeing the great pictures Mo got over at Yonderosa and because Costco just happened to have one, we decided it was finally time to take the plunge and buy.

Our first practice round was last weekend.  We attached the camera to a post that is part of the support on our back deck.  We turned it on at dark.  All we had to do was wait until morning to see what we got.

We know the deer come in to nibble but don't often see them.  But we did catch them on the camera.  It is really nice that the camera puts time, date and temperature on every shot.  It shoots in the dark, too, and can also be set to a video mode.

Now we have proof of who is eating our day lilies that are in pots near the pond.  Day lilies are deer resistant - which means sometimes deer will eat them.  Here they eat them all the time!  We will either have to relocate them or start spraying them with Liquid Fence.

We have a good chance of lightning tonight and tomorrow night.  I wonder if the trail camera would pick up the strikes?  Could be fun to try - or not...  I just hope that we never catch shots of uninvited two legged critters prowling around here.

Mostly the camera will be a great tool to have at elk camp.  It will be like having another person sitting and watching a trail for signs of elk coming through.  I am sure it will be my chore to check the camera each day and download the pictures from the SD card.  That means hiking to the site with my ten pound lap top on my back.  Maybe I will opt to stay home this year...