This pasture cam keeping watch over horses caught a surprise visitor one day. What we see here is a bald eagle, flying just low enough for the camera to photograph it. We all might see eagles flying high above us, but we don’t ever expect to catch one this up close and personal.
In this camera shot, the horse doesn’t seem fazed at all by the sight of this incredible bird swooping down right in front of him. It’s as if it’s just another day on the farm for him. Perhaps he’s seen this eagle before and now he’s just like another animal in the meadow.
Deer Fight
When deer fight, they usually use their antlers to spar with each other or engage in head-butting. This we've all heard of and can expect when it comes to deer fighting, but we've never seen or even heard of deer boxing with each other like this! They must have gotten tired of their usual stance so instead they decided to use their hooves.
Deer are not usually aggressive towards each other like this, but behaviors like this are typically used to establish dominance over other males during the mating season. As we can tell, this pair of fighting deer even have an audience, all that's missing is a boxing ring and a referee.
Raccoon's Way of Eating
Raccoons seemingly have a unique way of eating because they have very sensitive front paws that are highly dexterous. This allows them to manipulate food items in a way that many other animals cannot. They are able to grasp and hold onto food items, such as nuts and wild berries.
They also have a relatively weak bite force, which means they may need to use their front paws to hold food while they tear it apart. Raccoons are omnivores, which means they eat both plants and other animals. Their diet consists of a wide variety of foods, including fruits, vegetables, insects, small animals, and even human leftovers.
Picture Perfect
We don't always expect trail cams to take amazingly candid shots like this, but when they do the outcome is spectacular. The deer is perfectly positioned and while some might say the lens flare from the sun ruins this photo, we happen to think it makes this picture that much cooler.
Typically taking a picture with the sun in the background doesn't get you a good photo, but this camera was lucky that the trees blocked out most of the view. To ensure your trail cam gets incredible shots like this, you might want to set it up with enough space between the camera and the natural backdrop.
Snowy Fox
With heaps of snow, we can just make out a trail of footprints and a snowy white fox in this photo. Foxes are known to be well-adapted to cold and snowy environments and can thrive because of their thick fur which keeps them protected and helps them stay warm in winter.
Their paws are also covered with fur, which helps them walk on the snow without sinking in too deeply. Foxes are also fairly decent hunters in the winter months, as they take advantage of prey that might be easier to spot against a snowy white background. They may even use the snow to their advantage while hunting.