Guest JohnGalway Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 I shot a hoodie with the .223 on the 24th, set him out infront of the Moultrie trail camera as ones I'd shot before were being eaten in another area by something. I figure that something to be some kind of hawk I see flying around, or a fox but I never seen a fox take one before. Anyway here are a few pics. Couple of ravens checking out the hoodie. Family & friends over for the wake. Early morning visit. Evening shift. Now, look at this! I've been after this fox for the past few weeks, no luck yet. It's getting rowdy. The neighbours again. Quote Link to post
camgun 0 Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 Very interesting, just shows whats around after you leave. Is the camera set off by motion sensor? Would like to try one out on some of the places I go. I might be worth baiting up an area and wait for charlie once it gets confident. Quote Link to post
fishfish 17 Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 great pics love the hooded crows! Quote Link to post
Guest JohnGalway Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 Cheers guys As far as I remember it needs motion and heat to set it off If anyone is considering buying then pay attention and learn from my mistakes ...... First bit of advice for anyone buying one of these cameras is that they are not all created equal (Please research here and here, it really is important in making a decision - I think those are the two right websites, check my earlier topics on trail cameras just incase though as they're listed in there). Some are what I would consider proper trail cameras, that is a camera that is always on alert and will photograph an animal which moves across it's field of view reliably (this one, the Moultrie i60 Gamespy is not what I would consider a trail camera). The Moultrie is more of a bait station camera, or for somewhere you have left out something for deer. Reason being this camera has excellent battery life as it goes into a "sleep" mode. The big problem with this for me, a fella who wants to see foxes, is that it does take a few crucial seconds for the camera to "wake up" and take the photograph. This process DOES result in a good few blank photos I also have a Bushnell trail camera. I haven't tried it as yet because of work and other commitments I've just not had the time or inclination to go out and site it yet. In theory, or at least the theory I've formed from reading the two particular websites mentioned above, it should perform much better on a faster moving animal like Charlie. I bought both of them off Ebay, that's where I found them cheapest at the time With the dollar still rubbish it's a good time to buy If I was to buy again, or swop these two I'd seriously consider the RecoynX (I think it's called) camera for foxes. Seems the business for speed of shot, but like I say do your own reading up on what will suit your own needs Quote Link to post
camgun 0 Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 Thanks for the advise, I will remember this when looking for one. Cheers Quote Link to post
garyw 0 Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 ay up john. very intresting post a keeper mate of mine has a similar set up to yours as well as a digital camera he carries with him every day.hes got a vaste library of stuff on his computer.you can spend hours looking at the images hes got. its a very intresting hobby but i havent the patience although i take my digital camera with me on every trip out. keep putting up those images very good mate. Quote Link to post
dwighet 1 Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 I have always wanted one of those cameras for fox and deer...But never got around to it...The old credit card hasnt had a workout for a while so i think i`ll go shopping for one.. go raivh maith agat Sean Quote Link to post
russian sniper 0 Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 Here's a couple of pics i got with my "stealthcam" baited with a couple of woodies!! Manage to catch a few pics of the female kestrel and only 1 of the young fox, which i got 2 days later. Have had some really good pics!! ATB Daz Quote Link to post
Guest JohnGalway Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 Nice pics Daz, camera on a tree? Not got many of those here. Quote Link to post
Guest Lady-Hunter07 Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 Good pics Quote Link to post
russian sniper 0 Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 Camera was placed on a fence post next to a wooded area. My cam uses a flash so isn't good for catching poachers, but it get some cracking wildlife pics! ATB Daz Quote Link to post
jamie g 17 Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 Here's a couple of pics i got with my "stealthcam" baited with a couple of woodies!! Manage to catch a few pics of the female kestrel and only 1 of the young fox, which i got 2 days later. Have had some really good pics!! ATB Daz good pictures daz. i would like one of them. its good to if you get a lot of pics of the foxes in one area. you no its a hot spot to wait for them then with your 22/250 Quote Link to post
russian sniper 0 Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 Hi Jamie yes its a very good indicator of vermin on the ground. Managed to drop that fox 2 nights later with the 12G Baikal 2 3/4"BB Was well pleased to get him! ATB Daz Quote Link to post
Smudge00 0 Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 Brilliant lads love to see things like this. Its good to see whats happening when we're not around. Keep them coming! Quote Link to post
Squirrel_Basher 17,100 Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 Here's a couple of pics i got with my "stealthcam" baited with a couple of woodies!! Manage to catch a few pics of the female kestrel and only 1 of the young fox, which i got 2 days later. Have had some really good pics!! ATB Daz If your referring to that bird mate ,its a buzzard . Quote Link to post
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