Camera Trapping for Badgers
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- čas přidán 11. 07. 2024
- 🌿 Embark on a thrilling journey deep into the heart of the woods with me as I explore the fascinating world of camera trapping! 📸✨ In this exciting video, I dive headfirst into the realm of wildlife photography, pushing the boundaries of my craft by experimenting with an innovative technique: camera trapping.
🦡 Join me as I set out to capture the elusive and enchanting European Badger in its natural habitat. Armed with my camera trap, patience, and a sense of wonder, I immerse myself in the serene beauty of the forest, eagerly anticipating the moment when nature's shyest creatures make their appearance.
📽️ Follow along as I share my insights into the art of camera trapping, from selecting the perfect location and setting up the equipment to fine-tuning camera settings for optimal results. With each passing moment, the anticipation builds, as I await the magical encounter with these elusive forest dwellers.
🍃 As day turns to night, the forest comes alive with mysterious sounds and whispers of wildlife activity. With bated breath, I watch as the camera trap silently captures the secret lives of the European Badgers, offering a rare glimpse into their world that few have witnessed.
🔍 Through the lens of my camera trap, we uncover the hidden beauty and untold stories of these majestic creatures, reminding us of the importance of preserving and protecting our natural world.
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Interesting video into the lives of badgers using a camera trap. Thanks Dan.
Thanks very much Sheila, I really appreciate it 👍🏻
A very instructive video. The outcome was awesome.
Thanks very much Nigel, really appreciate it 👍🏻
Absolutely amazing, right on our doorstep too💖..thanks for doing this video Dan,looking forward to seeing more camera trapping.
Thanks very much Rachel, really appreciate you dropping me a comment ☺️
That was just fantastic Dan and a great insight into camera trapping. Loved that final image of the badger. I was lucky enough to get close up to them for the first time in a hide up in the Cairngorms last year and they are just amazing creatures. By the way, please give my regards to pops. Cheers Ian 👍
Thanks very much Ian, really appreciate it mate. I will certainly pass on your regards to Pops 👍🏻
Thanks, Dan, a wonderful insight into your photography loved that mouse also.
Thanks very much Gerald, appreciate it 👍🏻
Beautiful result! (Loved the mice as well 😊) Hope i can see early evening badgers on my next UK visit - maybe I should investigate photography hides more extensively 🤔
Thanks very much Warren, really appreciate it mate 👍🏻
Dan brilliant video and good information been doing camera triggers on badgers for years and had some good results
Thanks very much I appreciate it. Good to hear that you are enjoying some great results with your camera traps 👍🏻
hello Dan, a very interesting video about the efforts to make badger images, and the resultat est la , bravo, regards to Pops
Thanks very much Jean Louis, always appreciate your comments 👍🏻
What a fantastic insight dan epic set up
Thanks very much John I really appreciate it 👍🏻
Great video - very useful explanation of how best to get shots of badgers as they come into a location or cross a line.
The tip to use a very much reduced power flash setting is good too, as what you want to do is to get an image of a badger, and NOT to instil the fear of god into it. If you were to use a flash on full power you risk disturbing the badger so it avoids the equipment or even the whole area. Apart from interfering in the wild lives of the badgers, full-power flash also risks your getting one single image and not a longer sequence; and possibly attracts unwanted harmful attention from people who would do them harm. And, using less power on the flash will preserve your batteries that little bit better in colder weather too.
Foxes seem to have much better hearing than badgers; and almost have a super-power to detect noises, such as the "pop" of a flash gun and the electronic noises of things recharging. Eventually foxes and badgers will get used to new noises, but rural wildlife often seems lot more wary of unnatural noises than urban animals.
Camera traps certainly let you record wildlife at those times when you can't be there.
Love your images - it's a real privilege to see into the nocturnal world of animals.
Thank you very much for your comment and especially your tip on flash power, I agree with everything you have said and I would only add that as much as possible I try to put the flashes up high pointing down to try to limit the interference as well.
Thanks again and all the best 👍🏻
Wonderful creatures, we don't have them here in Jersey unfortunately, but I have photographed them in the UK. I am impressed with the set up, you have obviously been doing this for some time, and your explanation on how the set works is really helpful. have you camera trapped many other animals? The final image of the badger is heart warming, he or she looks fabulous. Thanks for sharing this Dan I have really enjoyed watching something a bit different. Regards
Andy
Thanks very much Andy, I got into camera trapping during lockdown as I had time on my hands to learn about it. It’s a style of photography that certainly gets different shots.
I’ve photographed badgers, foxes, owls, mice and hares I’ve also captured shots of deer but only by chance.
Appreciate your comment and support 👍🏻
Wow, what a set up, great video Dan ?
I have never seen this type of camera trap gear before, and I would be worry leaving it outside in case some dog walker finds it, and takes it !
Also Dan I would not show too much open space / scene as people could work out where the badgers are, and your gear !
Thanks very much and a good tip about location.
It’s always a concern leaving the kit out, I usually put out trail cameras for several weeks prior to see if anyone is in the area and then only put out the camera trap when I’m confident it’s reasonably safe to do so 👍🏻
Great informative video, my local badgers (4 different setts) over the last two years have been coming out in the early evening and one individual badger is joining people for a stroll down a popular footpath.
Thanks very much, I would love to take a stroll with a badger I’m sure it would be an incredible experience 👍🏻
Love the video and the bag when am I getting my hug 😂
Hahaha I’m glad someone noticed, hug is on its way 😂😂😂
Nice trap set, with good results, need to get mine out..😊😊
Cheers Keith, appreciate it mate. You definitely do mate. Would love to do some camera trapping up in your neck of the woods 👍🏻
Brilliant dan enjoyed this one
Thanks very much Andy, appreciate it 👍🏻
Great video.
Thanks very much 👍🏻
Superb video Dan, it is so incredible what goes on under the cloak of darkness, I only use three cheapie trail cams and three blink wi fi security cameras, the antics and interactions between the wildlife is marvellous. I worry about my gear that's just beyond my garden , having said that I have had it out every night for about 5 years, great video looking forward to the next installment, cheers Derek
Thanks very much Derek, I really appreciate it. I know what you mean about leaving gear out. I always put in the groundwork with trail cameras for several months before putting out the camera trap. If the trail cameras pick up people (and they do often) I discard that location and go back to the drawing board.
Appreciate the continued support mate, all the best 👍🏻
Brilliant mate 👏
Cheers Craig, appreciate it 👍🏻
The Z9 also works as a camera trap and you don`t need a light barrier...perhaps security guards!🤣
Thanks Richard, I would definitely want security guards leaving my Z9 in the woods 😂😂😂
amazing work Dan, I'm busy trying to find some badgers to photograph but not found the set yet... getting closer though
Thanks very much Mark, keep going it will definitely be worth the effort 👍🏻
Brilliant! Fantastic result with what looks like a very healthy Badger. I've only ever seen a Badger once when I lived in the UK. I was on my way home late at night when a Badger crossed from one side of the road in front of my Morris 1000 headlights. As you said, "Quintessentially British!" They weren't common when I was a teenager but I have heard that numbers have improved since then which is great to hear. 👍
Thanks very much John. I had written a response to your comment but it doesn’t appear to have sent so apologies for that. 👍🏻
Hello Dan, Some great tips for using a camera trap. Just one thing have you tried using Pops(while he is recovering) or my be yours now its back Z9 and its auto capture mode. Just seem to be an ideal location and subject. Great video.
Thanks very much John, I had considered this but feel very nervous about leaving my Z9 out in the woods.
Appreciate your comment 👍🏻
Wonderful, Dan! Great image! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks very much Jon, appreciate it 👍🏻
Brilliant video, as an aside, you looked far better without the beard, ten years younger
Cheers Billy, the beard has actually gone now 👍🏻
Brilliant Dan, pleased you got the shot, and a very enlightening video 👍
Cheers Andy, really appreciate it mate 👍🏻
Great video Dan, super result with the Badger photo
Thanks very much Derek, appreciate it 👍🏻
Enjoyed that Dan. Well narrated to 👍
Thanks very much Michael, appreciate it 👍🏻
Good Video Dan Is The PIR Wired Or Wireless Mate ?
Cheers Sonny, appreciate it. This is the wireless setup 👍🏻
@@danwillis_photography class 👍
I have a similar setup to you, do you find it better to take single shots or a sequence of maybe 3 or 5? I have also setup my camtraptions pir trigger to wake up the flashes which are SB28's
I set the trap to fire single shot but continuously, the problem I find with bursts is that the flashes don’t always recharge fast enough to keep up.
I too use the trigger to wake up the flashes 👍🏻
What is the gear used to house a camera, speeitrs, and trigger ?
I do get foxes in my garden !
I use Camtraptions housing for the camera and all their triggers. For the flashes I have built my own housing out of soil piping and end caps. You can easily put flashes in plastic bags but the housing looks less conspicuous 👍🏻
I also photograph foxes in the garden. I control my camera from the couch using the manufacturer`s app. I use the cell phone as a display and trigger it when something happens.
@@richardfink7666 that sounds fantastic 👍🏻
Can you please list the names of equipment used?
Nikon d5600
Nikon sb28 speed light x2
Camtraptions PIR Wireless sensor
Camtraptions triggers and receivers (x3 receivers, 1x trigger)
Camtraptions housing
Homemade flash housing
Let me know if you need anything else, all the best 👍🏻
@@danwillis_photography Thanks very much.
How is Pops doing?
He’s doing great thank you 🙏🏻
@@danwillis_photography Glad to hear all going well for Pops.