Show’s Over
As relatively unobtrusive additions to their settings, trail cameras are frequently left alone by the nearby wildlife, but this agitated woodpecker had other ideas. The burrowing bird was photographed just before it permanently destroyed the camera’s lights. Whoever owned this pricey piece of equipment suffered a terrible loss, but at least they were able to capture this comically spectacular photo. Before installing another trail camera in the region, this wildlife observer will give it some thought.
Nocturnal Gathering
Here, a trail camera installed at a feeding station has filmed another ominous deer incident. It appears that the farmer was attempting to identify the specific person chewing the feed for his cows. He must have been shocked to discover that a sizable herd of deer was profiting from his generosity. Then, he may have concluded that it was time to go night hunting. As this is a helpful service to the forest animals, we sincerely hope not.