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cougarmagic

Me Yow!

I got one - I finally got one!!  

This lovely feline enjoys solitude, moonlit walks on local trails, eating internal organs, and mortal combat with others of her species.  She lives in or around Big Tujunga Canyon.




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Re: Me Yow!

cougarmagic wrote:
I got one - I finally got one!!  

This lovely feline enjoys solitude, moonlit walks on local trails, eating internal organs, and mortal combat with others of her species.  She lives in or around Big Tujunga Canyon.

No video? You spoiled me! Laughing
cougarmagic

I screwed up!  I thought the camera was set to video, but obviously  it wasn't...won't make that mistake again!
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cougarmagic wrote:
I screwed up!  I thought the camera was set to video, but obviously  it wasn't...won't make that mistake again!

im kidding. Wow so the sensor triggers the camera to take still shots too?
HikeUp

Re: Me Yow!

cougarmagic wrote:
I got one - I finally got one!!  

This lovely feline enjoys solitude, moonlit walks on local trails, eating internal organs, and mortal combat with others of her species.  She lives in or around Big Tujunga Canyon.


Nice job! Cool pics.

Can you tell what time of day it was? She killed and ate another cat? Was there evidence of this in the area? Sorry for all the questions but this is really cool.
TacoDelRio

Exclamation  Cool
cougarmagic

Re: Me Yow!

HikeUp wrote:


Can you tell what time of day it was? She killed and ate another cat? Was there evidence of this in the area? Sorry for all the questions but this is really cool.


It was 6:45 at night.  I was just trying to be funny - there was no evidence that she killed or fought anything - but they are extremely territorial, and the males definitely are known for killing other males, even their own offspring.

And the other question- the camera can be set to either take still pics or videos, yeah.  But once you choose, it's set until you change it.  I like videos better too!  So that's why I'm kind of kicking myself.  There's so much stuff to remember - I've forgotten the keys, or the cable lock, or fresh batteries sometimes - and that sucks.

I actually took this camera down today - before I knew I got the cougar.  There's a remote control that does all the settings, and also tells you how much battery life you have left and how many times it triggered.  It said it had taken 396 photos, and I didn't want to sit there and go through them all.  The first 20 or so were ravens, so I figured I had picked a bad spot and took the thing down, planning to pick a new spot next weekend.  Wasn't till I got home that I saw this - so now I have to go back.

I love questions!  These shots made my day - I'm so excited.  I've been doing this for about 8 months now, and this is the second mountain lion I've got - it's really really tough to find them.  Thanks for looking!!
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do you put a little roof over the camera in case it rains?
Do you have a sign under it that says "if you touch this camera it will blow up"?
cougarmagic

supposedly it's weatherproof...

I actually don't worry about it getting stolen too much - cause I have a few videos of hikers who actually notice it, and all they do is look at it with confused expressions, and sometimes wave their hands at it like it's going to do something.  pretty funny....

so if any of you come across it, smile and wave!  or dress up like bigfoot - that would be good.
HikeUp

cougarmagic wrote:
so if any of you come across it, smile and wave!  or dress up like bigfoot - that would be good.


I was thinking Godzilla. Very Happy

Cool stuff. I'd volunteer to help if ya need some foot power.
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It would be cool to see the hikers.
Tell me where it is next time you put it up so I can make a cameo appearance.  Laughing
JMunaretto

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It would be cool to see the hikers.
Tell me where it is next time you put it up so I can make a cameo appearance.  Laughing


have the decency to cover up this time...
cougarmagic

HikeUp wrote:


Cool stuff. I'd volunteer to help if ya need some foot power.


Sure - next weekend we're just setting one out again, which isn't nearly as much fun as checking one that's been out for a while and seeing what we got - but I'll keep you posted for the next time we do that.
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JMunaretto wrote:
FIGHT ON wrote:
It would be cool to see the hikers.
Tell me where it is next time you put it up so I can make a cameo appearance.  Laughing


have the decency to cover up this time...

I took that picture, you dork!
TacoDelRio

Yeah, no more nipples. That's just messed-up.
Tim

Wow, very cool! Look at the size of the paws on that kitty!

Btw, cougarmagic, you are one funny gal Very Happy
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Tim wrote:
Wow, very cool! Look at the size of the paws on that kitty!

Btw, cougarmagic, you are one funny gal Very Happy

gal? she's a chic? I thought he was a guy!  Laughing
cougarmagic

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gal? she's a chic? I thought he was a guy!  Laughing


What - chicks can't go out stalking dangerous wild animals, and looking for their poop?

Cool
AlanK

cougarmagic wrote:
FIGHT ON wrote:

gal? she's a chic? I thought he was a guy!  Laughing


What - chicks can't go out stalking dangerous wild animals, and looking for their poop?

Hey, even chic chicks can do that.  Cool
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cougarmagic wrote:
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gal? she's a chic? I thought he was a guy!  Laughing


What - chicks can't go out stalking dangerous wild animals, and looking for their poop?

Cool
Shocked sure! I was just saying I though you were a guy. Neutral
Hikin_Jim

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Shocked sure! I was just saying I though you were a guy. Neutral
First man nipples, and now this.  Shocked   FIGHT ON, admit it, the man nipples were a self portrait.  We all know it.  You'll feel better once you come clean.
AW

excellent..if you run out of locations to set one up for awhile, Ive got a location I suspect sees them for you...wont be any hikers around Wink
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Hikin_Jim wrote:
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Shocked sure! I was just saying I though you were a guy. Neutral
First man nipples, and now this.  Shocked   FIGHT ON, admit it, the man nipples were a self portrait.  We all know it.  You'll feel better once you come clean.

Dude, you of all people should not be commenting about nipple self portraits . Not only TWO nips but boobies too! Shocked man boobies!!!!!!
The man nip appears to be a regular with the J team. (see latest tr)
Hikin_Jim

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The man nip appears to be a regular with the J team. (see latest tr)
 Regular?  Latest Trip Report?  http://sangabrielmnts.myfreeforum.org/about878.html  Hunh?
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http://sangabrielmnts.myfreeforum.org/viewtopic.php?p=8701#8701
Hikin_Jim

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boobies.


Mr. Hikin' BOOBIES! Laughing
(I will bet you anything that Mr. Nipple ain't me. And I'll bet anyone anything that this is Hikin Jim! Laughing

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