Camera Observations

Now that we have 3 cameras for observations we decided that we need to coordinate the data.  Having read that using a camera for every 100 acres can give a good picture of the wildlife, we have divided our property into 3 areas.  Within each area we have designated smaller parcels that have unique characteristics, such as a stream or large groups of oaks, so that we can more accurately pinpoint where the cameras are placed..

Our cameras have the ability to print out not only the time, date, and temperature at the time that a photo is taken but also the name of the camera.  For the name we can use a number and letter combination that helps to note exactly where the photo is taken.  The number 1-3 designates the general area in the property, and the letter A-Z then designates a particular parcel.  When we set up a camera we can just designate the name for that particular location.

For example, if a photo shows the name of the camera to be 2 M, that would mean that the location of the photo (and the camera) is in the 2nd large area of the property but also in the section of that large area denoted by the letter M.  Since the camera name can be printed on the photo it will give us a clearer picture of who is active where and when.