5 Winter days on an Island - Badgers and Camera traps Ep.2
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ก.ย. 2024
- Winter has come to Denmark, and this might be my only chance to photograph the shy badgers in the snow. Behind the scenes about how I use camera traps for this project.
Location: Denmark
Day: -12°C (10,4°F)
Night: -18°C (0,4°F)
For about a year or so I have been following a badger family on a protected island in Denmark. This is a part of a bigger project, where I together with a scientist try to document the behaviour of these mammals when not affected by human activity. We then compare this with the behaviour of badgers in more populated woodlands.
The badgers are not hibernating in a way where they are lowering their body temperature and sleep through the entire winter. They are simply just less active and sometimes they will not leave the den for many days.
To capture these animals in mid winter is a challenge and my hopes are not too high. The best chance I have is to setup a trail camera and just cross my fingers.
In the behind the scenes section I am showing my Camtraptions setup with my Nikon Z6 and a flash, and I am explaining how I actually use it.
I hope you enjoy these moments and that you can use some of the tips in the behind the scenes section.
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A few questions:
1. Why am I only setting up one camera trap ?
This is the very first time I am doing camera trapping using a camera trap like the camtraptions type with a real camera inside, and I only have one of these systems. Furthermore I did not expect the winter to come to Denmark, so I was completely unprepared...
2. Does the photo blind not scare the badgers when I set it up so relatively close to the set?
My experiences tell me that when the family do not have cubs, they are much more tolerant to changes in the environment around the set/den. I set up a trail camera to see, if the animals actually comes to check out the blind.
3. How did I get access to a protected island?
The Island I am on is a nature reserve, and I got access to this island just because I am working together with the scientist to document the live and behaviour of the badgers. The island is closed for everyone except from a few guided tours during the year.
4. How I deal with my batteries in the cold?
Fully charged batteries does not recharge from being in the cold, as long as they are not used. When using a cold battery it drains much faster than a warm battery. Therefor I store my batteries in my camera backpack and a few of them in a pocket close to my body. Every time I change battery in the camera I put the used one in my bag, and take a new to my pocket. This way I can get a bit more out of the batteries because it takes a while before they get completely cooled off in the camera. I have never experienced problems with condensation by putting a warm battery in a cold camera.
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Nice equipment Morten. Over here in the Netherlands, stuff like this often gets stolen when left out in the forest..
Welcome to the trials and tribulations of camera trapping Morten! Having worked with these systems on Badgers to Jaguars I know you're going to have some fun. Lots of head scratching, re positioning and all manner is unforeseen enjoyments of this kind of work!
Hi Tom and thanks for your kind words. I have enjoyed watching some of your videos about camera trapping. They are just as awesome as your photographs👍
I'm looking forward to digging much more into this new world.
@@MortenHilmer That's very kind Morten, Maybe we should catch up some time and do a camera trap video! I've been spending a good few weeks with my local projects, finally one spot is coming together rather well! Looking forward to seeing your work.
Morten, your tea looks like dishwater! 😁 looking forward to how the project develops
I think Morten has some untapped potential as a narrator with Calm. I love listening to sleep stories about the natural world. Sometimes I put on Morten’s videos before bed and drift off to sleep.
After photographing and studying badgers in UK during the 1970's, I spent a great deal of time tracking and studying badgers (and other wildlife) in Denmark during the 1980's and 90's, especially on the island of Fyn. So your video brings a bit of nostalgia for DK and a smile for my most favourite of European mammals. I am at this moment living inside a dense forest in UK. There is no doubt that England has a vastly larger population of badgers and foxes, as well as wild boar, than Denmark. One thing that the badgers love, and that is hill country, something sadly missing in the Danish landscape. 🙂
I'm probably the 2345th person to write this but after some confusion while watching these (very nice) two episodes I noticed that episode 1 is actually episode two and vise versa ;-)
Fantastic! A winter wonderland on that island.👍👍👍
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love the video as always. Please do make a video covering the full camera system/trigger system
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Amazing video Morten.
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Hi Morten, great to see you back, thanks for sharing
What a great video again! You inspired me so much in my photography and also in my TH-cam videos. Your videos are just so high quality and I always look forward to a new video. I only can say WOW!
Great Video Morten, the next best thing to having a walk in the woods for real.
Great stuff Sir! Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you for you commitment!
Best wishes,
Steve
Been waiting so long for a video to be uploaded 😂
Agreed
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Love to see more of the remote system please . Love your vlogs
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You have just made my weekend Morten! Another fantastic video, thank you so much and keep safe and well. Best wishes from Chorley, Lancashire. 👍
Very nice video!
Beautiful surroundings
I see the barbershops in Denmark are also closed..😉
Always love your long videos
It was a nice video Morten.
I would like to see how you set up your trial camera system 📷
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Just when I was thinking of when the next Morten video will be. Perfect! Thank you!
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So cool (bad) Morten🤣 Even if no badger comes out the photocamera, your story in video is always magic and still an ispiration for me. Thanks!!! I'm realizing a badger project too near my home after having follow a den since 3 months... I have built a nature photo blind with natural material in a nice place to not disturb them but at good distance for my 500mm... waiting for the longs days now and hope to greats shots...
The loneliness of the landscape photographer, is only surpassed by the dedicated wildlife photographer. Incredible commitment in understanding animal behaviour, massive investment in equipment and the patience of Job...and that’s just for starters, as luck plays a big part in any successful images. Only for the totally committed, or those who should be committed for their madness!
Hey morten love your videos and a cup of coffee
Like always a great movie! Beautiful frames! Bravo!
Thanks to the videos from this channel, I fell in love with Wildlife photos. I retrained and started photographing wildlife myself.
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Great video Morten
Thanks Morten. I particularly enjoyed Behind The Scenes .
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Its so nice whith just ambient sounds. No disturbing bad music.
What a great looking project. Good luck getting what you need.
Really interesting, as always!!
Taking many notes in your school.
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Filming and self-filming, and bushcraft and much more, understanding your wildlife subjects ... a respected skill reserved for the elite such as yourself.
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Hi Morten! I've been watching your videos since a week. You're such a personable guy. I enjoy the calm and relaxation of your great recordings. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience. Good luck for the future and enjoy your coffee. Best regards
These videos are so inspiring. Finally it got real winter for some days in Denmark. So beautiful. Thank you.
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Amazing video as always.
If I could travel anywhere in the world, it would be Denmark. Beautiful country & people. ❤️
Always a pleasure when a new Video From you Pops Up! Love the content
Great video and awesome information. Pretty cool assistant! Never complains and never argues!! Can't wait to see the next video. Hope you get some good photos. Thanks for sharing!
Inspiring, Nature is the greatest, thanks once again Morten, good luck with the badgers!
Those look like Steger Mukluks from Ely, Minnesota. I have a pair that look just like them from the time lived in Ely.
Morten, always good to watch you.............thanks
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So much more than a meditation, thanks Morten
I have been looking for such a solution for a long time. I'm talking about triggering. Thanks for the great advice Morten :)
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I liked to watch this video ........ thank u
Hello Morten, What a super start to your trip, so interesting to watch. Keep well, keep safe, and be happy.
Thanks for the video.
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Nice video
Maybe hand warmers would help with the temperature inside the big camera trap? Great videos!
The video was awesome but better luck next time will get the badger next time. Can you make one another video for us about the trap camera and some more information about how do you plan the trip and how do you execute it and also some tips for the photos... So we can also improve our skills in wildlife 😊 keep shooting
Excelent quality !! As usual ! Good luck with your project !
I am half a year late, but as always - amazing!
Great episode this one. Cant wait for the next. Cheers Morten.
Hey Morten, another great video! All the best for this project. Its great you are bringing us along on this wonderful journey on the Badgers. Looking forward to your next video. Take care and one day I might see you out there!
Great video, Morten. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us! It looks beautiful there in winter.
Great episode Morten! I love that you combine your experience and behind the scenes. I feel like I'm right there with you. I also like you talked about game cameras. I never really looked into them but now it has sparked my interest. I'd love to see some more footage on how you set it up. Can't wait for the next Badger episode!
Great vlog. I love how you embrace nature and the work you do to observe and study it 🙌
Great film Morten, looking forward to seeing the badgers in the snow!!
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Another great video, thank you. Please make a follow up video with how you setup and exposure and focus for the remote camera and flash.
Thanks for sharing great vid
Amazing work 👌
Very nice Morten, Your videos and projects are very inspiring and have me wanting to get out and do more wildlife photography.
More and more interesting, thank you Morten.
Amazing
As usual, very nice work Morten.
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Perfect work
Your videos are very inspiring and nice, thank you for sharing Morten. Salutes from Spain.
Another great video. Inspiring and relaxing at the same time... Even emotional!! Keep up the good work.
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