Testing the Waters

As I continue to monitor the wildlife diversity at Comanche Springs Astronomy Campus for the 3 Rivers Foundation, I’m often surprised by the interactions and behaviors of wildlife captured on the trail cameras. This is more evident during the Beaver Pond restoration. In March 2015, when I began monitoring the campus with the camera traps,…

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Best Camera Trap Photos – August 2017

My camera trap research continues for the 3 Rivers Foundation at the Comanche Springs Astronomy Campus, as my position has moved to a part-time Director of Education and Wildlife Biologist. I’m grateful for this opportunity to teach and continue this research. I’ve employed new Reconyx cameras onsite and will continue to use Browning Strike Force…

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Capturing a Bobcat

It’s not often you get a capture like this on a camera trap – a smiling bobcat (Lynx rufus) looking directly into the camera. Camera traps have confirmed at least two bobcats roaming Comanche Springs in Texas. Photograph – © Christena Stephens  

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