Raccoons and Coyotes and Deer, oh my!

Have you ever wondered what is happening in the woods at night, when we are not there to watch?  These photos give us a glimpse.  They were taken by a trail cam that was strapped to a tree on the upper part of the property in mid-April this year, as part of a wildlife research project conducted by the US Department of Agriculture.  Many thanks to the USDA for sharing these photos. 

​In the second photo below, the coyote is hard to see.  Look on the far right side of the photo.  The bright white dots are the coyote's eyes, reflecting light from the camera flash.