Sue
@cameratrapsue.bsky.social
Camera traps, nature, history, weather, Hartsel prairie. Wildlife researcher and community scientist. Colorado.
Alt-text: Night photo of raccoon sitting on right side with front paws together, mouth open. Shrubs near him. Avatar: My logo with wildlife.
Alt-text: Night photo of raccoon sitting on right side with front paws together, mouth open. Shrubs near him. Avatar: My logo with wildlife.
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Sue
@cameratrapsue.bsky.social
· Nov 10
Hi to all new followers(friends) a quick thread..
I mostly post my camera trap photos and videos though I do meteor photography/timelapse/3D photography too.
It's a pleasure to meet you all here on BlueSky. I'm new here so learning as I go along.
I mostly post my camera trap photos and videos though I do meteor photography/timelapse/3D photography too.
It's a pleasure to meet you all here on BlueSky. I'm new here so learning as I go along.
November 29, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Look who was out on the Raccoonobahn possibly hunting squirrels this afternoon!!!!
Grey fox running up and down, squirrels all up in the trees chattering away as were the birds. I slowed the first 30secs or so so we could see him/her better. I went out and saw him in person. 😍
#mammals
Grey fox running up and down, squirrels all up in the trees chattering away as were the birds. I slowed the first 30secs or so so we could see him/her better. I went out and saw him in person. 😍
#mammals
November 29, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Look who was out on the Raccoonobahn possibly hunting squirrels this afternoon!!!!
Grey fox running up and down, squirrels all up in the trees chattering away as were the birds. I slowed the first 30secs or so so we could see him/her better. I went out and saw him in person. 😍
#mammals
Grey fox running up and down, squirrels all up in the trees chattering away as were the birds. I slowed the first 30secs or so so we could see him/her better. I went out and saw him in person. 😍
#mammals
Female Northern flicker taking off from the birdbath, in slow motion to see her amazing red/orange colors as she takes off.
#birds
It wasn't 84F yesterday, camera sits out in the sun. It was 46F.
#birds
It wasn't 84F yesterday, camera sits out in the sun. It was 46F.
November 28, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Female Northern flicker taking off from the birdbath, in slow motion to see her amazing red/orange colors as she takes off.
#birds
It wasn't 84F yesterday, camera sits out in the sun. It was 46F.
#birds
It wasn't 84F yesterday, camera sits out in the sun. It was 46F.
Just for fun, gifted magnetic putty so I just had to do a timelapse:
Magnet supplied w/putty attracted the magnetic particles up to a point, we can see when the attraction is too weak to reach the magnet any more.
Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate, to those that don't then happy Thursday.
Magnet supplied w/putty attracted the magnetic particles up to a point, we can see when the attraction is too weak to reach the magnet any more.
Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate, to those that don't then happy Thursday.
November 27, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Just for fun, gifted magnetic putty so I just had to do a timelapse:
Magnet supplied w/putty attracted the magnetic particles up to a point, we can see when the attraction is too weak to reach the magnet any more.
Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate, to those that don't then happy Thursday.
Magnet supplied w/putty attracted the magnetic particles up to a point, we can see when the attraction is too weak to reach the magnet any more.
Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate, to those that don't then happy Thursday.
Furnando, the grey fox, visiting the garden. It was nice to get so much footage of him or her - though I'm wondering if in fact, it was two different foxes.
#mammals
#mammals
November 27, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Furnando, the grey fox, visiting the garden. It was nice to get so much footage of him or her - though I'm wondering if in fact, it was two different foxes.
#mammals
#mammals
Furnando, the grey fox, getting a good drink before heading home.
Grey foxes, at least here, are very skittish, I don't often get them drinking at the water bowl. I provide clean, fresh water year round but don't feed the wildlife (so many reasons not to feed even though it sounds mean).
#mammals
Grey foxes, at least here, are very skittish, I don't often get them drinking at the water bowl. I provide clean, fresh water year round but don't feed the wildlife (so many reasons not to feed even though it sounds mean).
#mammals
November 27, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Furnando, the grey fox, getting a good drink before heading home.
Grey foxes, at least here, are very skittish, I don't often get them drinking at the water bowl. I provide clean, fresh water year round but don't feed the wildlife (so many reasons not to feed even though it sounds mean).
#mammals
Grey foxes, at least here, are very skittish, I don't often get them drinking at the water bowl. I provide clean, fresh water year round but don't feed the wildlife (so many reasons not to feed even though it sounds mean).
#mammals
An action shot of grey fox in the garden, not sure if it saw something to pounce on but it's a cool shot.
The gray fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus) is thought to be the oldest surviving canid species, having originated at least 3.6 million years ago.
#mammals
The gray fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus) is thought to be the oldest surviving canid species, having originated at least 3.6 million years ago.
#mammals
November 27, 2025 at 2:35 PM
An action shot of grey fox in the garden, not sure if it saw something to pounce on but it's a cool shot.
The gray fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus) is thought to be the oldest surviving canid species, having originated at least 3.6 million years ago.
#mammals
The gray fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus) is thought to be the oldest surviving canid species, having originated at least 3.6 million years ago.
#mammals
Overnight, the Raccoonobahn had this grey fox and coyote commuting, I think the raccoons are taking the long way round rather than use the Raccoonobahn at the moment. Though, neither fox or coyote would really want to tangle with an adult raccoon (they feisty).
#mammals
#mammals
November 26, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Overnight, the Raccoonobahn had this grey fox and coyote commuting, I think the raccoons are taking the long way round rather than use the Raccoonobahn at the moment. Though, neither fox or coyote would really want to tangle with an adult raccoon (they feisty).
#mammals
#mammals
First ice of the year on the water bowl overnight so now, each evening, I'll be replacing with warm water to help it stop freezing as early.
#mammals
I've been doing it this way for years, it will ice over but later. One year got skunk using a rock to break the ice, paper written on it.
#mammals
I've been doing it this way for years, it will ice over but later. One year got skunk using a rock to break the ice, paper written on it.
November 26, 2025 at 2:33 PM
First ice of the year on the water bowl overnight so now, each evening, I'll be replacing with warm water to help it stop freezing as early.
#mammals
I've been doing it this way for years, it will ice over but later. One year got skunk using a rock to break the ice, paper written on it.
#mammals
I've been doing it this way for years, it will ice over but later. One year got skunk using a rock to break the ice, paper written on it.
They rub to remove velvet on antlers, to build up neck & shoulder muscles, display dominance during the rut. Rubs act as visual & olfactory signposts, leaving behind scents from their forehead and nasal glands to announce their presence & breeding status to other deer. #mammals
Photos➡️video
Photos➡️video
November 25, 2025 at 3:13 PM
They rub to remove velvet on antlers, to build up neck & shoulder muscles, display dominance during the rut. Rubs act as visual & olfactory signposts, leaving behind scents from their forehead and nasal glands to announce their presence & breeding status to other deer. #mammals
Photos➡️video
Photos➡️video
Buckley, the mule deer buck, following 'his' doe around the garden last night. She took a few moments away from him in the area the raccoons always go, he stood guard until she reappeared into the garden.
It's fascinating to see their lives unfold like this. I don't know how to score deer.
#mammals
It's fascinating to see their lives unfold like this. I don't know how to score deer.
#mammals
November 25, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Buckley, the mule deer buck, following 'his' doe around the garden last night. She took a few moments away from him in the area the raccoons always go, he stood guard until she reappeared into the garden.
It's fascinating to see their lives unfold like this. I don't know how to score deer.
#mammals
It's fascinating to see their lives unfold like this. I don't know how to score deer.
#mammals
The Raccoonobahn was firmly the GreyFoxobahn last night. This grey fox was living his/her best grey fox life in-between the fences last night.
After a quiet few days, things ramped up last night with a buck mule deer rubbing/destroying part of our moonlight broom. video to follow. #mammals
After a quiet few days, things ramped up last night with a buck mule deer rubbing/destroying part of our moonlight broom. video to follow. #mammals
November 25, 2025 at 2:43 PM
The Raccoonobahn was firmly the GreyFoxobahn last night. This grey fox was living his/her best grey fox life in-between the fences last night.
After a quiet few days, things ramped up last night with a buck mule deer rubbing/destroying part of our moonlight broom. video to follow. #mammals
After a quiet few days, things ramped up last night with a buck mule deer rubbing/destroying part of our moonlight broom. video to follow. #mammals
I don't post political things but I do think this needs to be seen/known about, Nursing is a professional degree and if you think so too, perhaps you'd consider adding your name to this petition.... ana.quorum.us
Thank you (family is full of very professionally degreed nurses).
Thank you (family is full of very professionally degreed nurses).
American Nurses Association Inc
American Nurses Association Inc
ana.quorum.us
November 24, 2025 at 2:52 PM
I don't post political things but I do think this needs to be seen/known about, Nursing is a professional degree and if you think so too, perhaps you'd consider adding your name to this petition.... ana.quorum.us
Thank you (family is full of very professionally degreed nurses).
Thank you (family is full of very professionally degreed nurses).
A rather gloomy day here, waiting for rain or snow, cheered up by these bird flight trails this morning, I think its a raven and red-tailed hawk, colors aren't that great as camera is struggling in the overcast conditions. #birds
November 23, 2025 at 4:58 PM
A rather gloomy day here, waiting for rain or snow, cheered up by these bird flight trails this morning, I think its a raven and red-tailed hawk, colors aren't that great as camera is struggling in the overcast conditions. #birds
The garden/yard was very quiet last night but the Raccoonobahn had this coyote and then 4 raccoons traveling together. Not sure if the coyote at the end is the original one or a 2nd one.
#mammals
#mammals
November 23, 2025 at 2:07 PM
The garden/yard was very quiet last night but the Raccoonobahn had this coyote and then 4 raccoons traveling together. Not sure if the coyote at the end is the original one or a 2nd one.
#mammals
#mammals
My fav bird, there's just something quite magnificent about Flickers. Female red-shafted Northern flicker with take off in slow motion to see the red areas of her wings/tail feathers better.
#birds
#birds
November 22, 2025 at 8:53 PM
My fav bird, there's just something quite magnificent about Flickers. Female red-shafted Northern flicker with take off in slow motion to see the red areas of her wings/tail feathers better.
#birds
#birds
Raccoonosaurus and the other 'normal' sized raccoons.
Raccoonosaurus is main raccoon in 2nd photo.
#mammals
I'd love to get some Hair/DNA from him to get more info. His size can't be due to eating ALL the food as other raccoons likely have same opportunities. Has to be a genetic component too.
Raccoonosaurus is main raccoon in 2nd photo.
#mammals
I'd love to get some Hair/DNA from him to get more info. His size can't be due to eating ALL the food as other raccoons likely have same opportunities. Has to be a genetic component too.
November 22, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Raccoonosaurus and the other 'normal' sized raccoons.
Raccoonosaurus is main raccoon in 2nd photo.
#mammals
I'd love to get some Hair/DNA from him to get more info. His size can't be due to eating ALL the food as other raccoons likely have same opportunities. Has to be a genetic component too.
Raccoonosaurus is main raccoon in 2nd photo.
#mammals
I'd love to get some Hair/DNA from him to get more info. His size can't be due to eating ALL the food as other raccoons likely have same opportunities. Has to be a genetic component too.
Avatar update: Was at a Thanksgiving/Early Xmas 'do' today and friends daughter who is learning illustration/art (no AI) made me a logo, that's Pikes Peak in the background. I think it's rather well done.
November 21, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Avatar update: Was at a Thanksgiving/Early Xmas 'do' today and friends daughter who is learning illustration/art (no AI) made me a logo, that's Pikes Peak in the background. I think it's rather well done.
Reposted by Sue
Reposted by Sue
just learned we won an award for our blog post about Tom Holland and stormwater management.
remember, when you see an article about stormwater management, you repost it. i don’t make the rules.
remember, when you see an article about stormwater management, you repost it. i don’t make the rules.
What Tom Holland’s historic lip-sync showcase taught us about stormwater management
Grab your umbrella and your tights.
neorsd.medium.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:22 AM
just learned we won an award for our blog post about Tom Holland and stormwater management.
remember, when you see an article about stormwater management, you repost it. i don’t make the rules.
remember, when you see an article about stormwater management, you repost it. i don’t make the rules.
Reposted by Sue
Apparently Fall actually came on 10/28/25 at 10:21 am. I could watch this on a loop all day
November 17, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Apparently Fall actually came on 10/28/25 at 10:21 am. I could watch this on a loop all day
Buck mule deer following 'his' doe.
Bucks will travel long distances and stay with a doe for days if she is cycling into estrus. November is peak time for the rut in Colorado, with the highest concentration of does in estrus and bucks actively pursuing them.
#mammals
Bucks will travel long distances and stay with a doe for days if she is cycling into estrus. November is peak time for the rut in Colorado, with the highest concentration of does in estrus and bucks actively pursuing them.
#mammals
November 17, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Buck mule deer following 'his' doe.
Bucks will travel long distances and stay with a doe for days if she is cycling into estrus. November is peak time for the rut in Colorado, with the highest concentration of does in estrus and bucks actively pursuing them.
#mammals
Bucks will travel long distances and stay with a doe for days if she is cycling into estrus. November is peak time for the rut in Colorado, with the highest concentration of does in estrus and bucks actively pursuing them.
#mammals