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Post by robmac on Jun 14, 2014 10:34:40 GMT
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Post by kangooroo on Jun 14, 2014 12:21:57 GMT
We don't have a local Aldi so I haven't seen this camera, but expect it will be very similar to the Acorn range. We have this camera which is, apparently, also used by BBC Springwatch: Amazon review link I've reviewed the camera - look for the review with the stag video and a 'helpful review' vote would be appreciated (hint!). I've also uploaded some of our latest still pics from the last few weeks as 'Customer Images'. Although the software feels dated, the camera is very good and we've captured a variety of mice, rats, squirrels, badgers, a stag and young deer on it along with some trespassers!! It's a reliable camera which produces colour images (still pics or video or both) in daylight and mono in complete darkness, all time-stamped and it withstood the torrential rain over the winter. We chose the model with invisible LEDs so it wouldn't be visible in the dark. We had a quiet spell with the camera over the winter but now the wildlife is becoming more abundant and on each visit we can't wait to see what it's caught. I'd highly recommend the camera. Some of our pics between 2-9 June:
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Post by Is it spring yet, dormouse? on Jun 19, 2014 6:38:50 GMT
3rd picture down - is that a trespassing sheepdog or a wild boar?!
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Post by kangooroo on Jun 19, 2014 17:19:43 GMT
I'm not sure what it is. It doesn't look like a deer or badger, there are no sheep or sheepdogs in the area and it's the wrong head shape to be a wild boar. I'm open to offers....!
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Post by kangooroo on Jun 19, 2014 18:00:07 GMT
Oooooooh! I'm having a rethink now. I didn't think there were any wild boar in our woodland, although there are 5 miles away.
The camera is still in situ so I'm looking forward to seeing what it captures next and if there are any further pics of this visitor.
Thanks for posting.
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Post by X on Jun 19, 2014 19:19:51 GMT
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Post by Is it spring yet, dormouse? on Jun 20, 2014 4:59:03 GMT
It's deffo either a sheepdog or a wild boar. I'd lay money on it!
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Post by Is it spring yet, dormouse? on Jun 20, 2014 5:00:02 GMT
I love wild boar mmmmmm nom nom
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Post by kangooroo on Jun 20, 2014 14:28:20 GMT
The general consensus is that it is almost certainly a wild boar which is very exciting news. Apart from a couple of random sightings in 2004 and 2008 several miles away, established populations haven't been seen in the area for over 1,000 years.
Tomorrow I'm going to wander through the adjacent woodlands looking for signs of rooting or other indications and we'll share the news with one trusted neighbour. Apart from that we'll probably keep quiet rather than risk any culling. Although our land is a Local Wildlife Site, wild boar would not be welcomed by some due to the damage they can cause.
We're quite excited - and I'm kicking myself for spending hours sitting out in our local Forest (Forest of Dean) hoping to catch a glimpse of them while being blissfully unaware they're on our very own land!
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Post by robmac on Jun 20, 2014 17:40:15 GMT
A potential supply of Truffles round there Karen?
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Post by Firefox on Jun 20, 2014 18:05:02 GMT
They may come/go a fair way to drink in the stream, so you may find signs of "local" activity thin on the ground so to speak.
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Post by kangooroo on Jun 20, 2014 23:19:20 GMT
I'm going to set up the camera by the stream and watch - and look for tracks in the damp ground.
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Post by kangooroo on Jun 20, 2014 23:20:13 GMT
A potential supply of Truffles round there Karen? There are truffles a few miles away but the exact location is a closely-guarded secret!
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