Category Wildlife

First Glimpse: Capturing a Bobcat on Camera for the First Time

WildWatch Weekly First Glimpse: Capturing a Bobcat on Camera for the First Time Live Cams Latest Posts Store Facebook YouTube Bobcat video captured in Murrysville, PA Unveiling the Elusive: Our First Bobcat Sighting on Camera Capturing a bobcat on video is an exciting milestone for wildlife enthusiasts, and for us at PixCams, it marks a moment of awe and achievement. This elusive predator, known for its secretive nature and striking appearance, has finally graced our cameras with its presence...

What Does it Mean When You See a Piebald Deer? A Look at Wildlife Genetics

WildWatch Weekly What Does it Mean When You See a Piebald Deer? A Look at Wildlife Genetics Live Cams Latest Posts Store Facebook YouTube Piebald whitetail buck photo captured in Murrysville, PA What is a Piebald Deer? The piebald whitetail deer is a rare and captivating sight in the wild. Recognizable by its distinctive coat pattern, a piebald deer displays irregular patches of white and brown fur, giving it a unique look compared to the typical brown and tan of most whitetails. This piebald...

Unexpected Tenants: Eastern Gray Squirrels and Their Cozy Nests in Our Owl Boxes

WildWatch Weekly Unexpected Tenants: Eastern Gray Squirrels and Their Cozy Nests in Our Owl Boxes Live Cams Latest Posts Store Facebook YouTube Young Gray Squirrel Family in Nest Box Secret Sleepers: Why Squirrels Love Nesting in Owl Boxes Eastern Gray Squirrels are known for their adaptability, and one of the ways they show this is by taking refuge in nest boxes, especially those designed for owls. While they often build their own nests, called dreys, in trees using leaves and twigs, they...

Caught on Camera: A Rare Look at a Fisher in the Wild

WildWatch Weekly Caught on Camera: A Rare Look at a Fisher in the Wild Live Cams Latest Posts Store Facebook YouTube Fisher Caught on Trail Camera - June 2024 Meet the Fisher: Pennsylvania's Elusive Forest Predator The fisher (Pekania pennanti) is one of Pennsylvania’s most elusive predators, and spotting one in the wild is a rare and exciting event. These medium-sized mammals, members of the weasel family, are known for their secretive behavior and preference for dense forest habitats. Once...

The Secret Life of Flying Squirrels: Nighttime Gliders in Your Backyard

WildWatch Weekly The Secret Life of Flying Squirrels: Nighttime Gliders in Your Backyard Live Cams Latest Posts Store Facebook YouTube Squirrels in Your Backyard Pennsylvania is home to a variety of squirrel species, each with unique characteristics and behaviors. The most common types include the Eastern Gray Squirrel, the American Red Squirrel, the Fox Squirrel, and the Southern Flying Squirrel. Eastern Gray Squirrel The Eastern Gray Squirrel is perhaps the most familiar squirrel in...

First chick at Butler Osprey Nest and 10 Facts about Ospreys

WildWatch Weekly First chick at Butler Osprey Nest and 10 Facts about Ospreys Live Cams Latest Posts Store Facebook YouTube First Chick Hatches at Butler Osprey Nest! We are excited to report one of the eggs hatched on Monday, May 27th at 9:09 AM, Memorial Day at the Moraine State Park - Moraine Preservation Fund Osprey nest located in Butler County, PA. This area has one of the most significant clusters of osprey nests in Pennsylvania. The Moraine Preservation Fund (MPF) established an...

How to attract birds to your backyard and garden with a birdbath!

WildWatch Weekly How to attract birds to your backyard and garden with a birdbath! Live Cams Latest Posts Store Facebook YouTube Why is water important to birds? Using water to attract birds to your backyard and garden is crucial for several reasons. Firstly, water serves as a vital resource for birds, especially during hot and dry weather, offering hydration for drinking and bathing. By providing a water source, you can help sustain bird populations, contributing to biodiversity and...

5 Proven Tip to Starting a Mineral Site for Whitetail Deer

WildWatch Weekly 5 Proven Tips for Starting a Mineral Site for Whitetail Deer Live Cams Latest Posts Store Facebook YouTube Whitetail Deer in Velvet Why do whitetail deer need minerals? Spring has arrived, flowers are blooming, the grass is luscious and green and the temperatures are perfect and mild. This time of year deer are out recuperating from the stresses of winter and you can help them out by establishing deer mineral sites. Food is plentiful right now and the deer are eating all they...

New CamPark 4G Cellular Trail Camera

CamPark 4G Cellular Trail Camera.

The New CamPark 4G Cellular Trail Camera A PixCams Review   When we were recently contacted by CamPark Electronics to review their new 4G Cellular Trail Camera, we couldn’t wait to get our hands on it. This type of trail…