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Title: Wildlife seen in Wrightwood
Post by: Wrightwood on Jul 18, 21, 01:34:14 PM

Wrightwood wildlife (unique) you've seen or captured on camera (including trail cams)

Deer
Raccoon
Ringtail cat
Bighorn sheep
Black bear
Gray fox
Coyote
Bobcat
Mountain lion
King snake
Rattlesnake
Great horned owl

Title: Re: Wildlife seen in Wrightwood
Post by: Nolena on Jul 18, 21, 01:50:58 PM

Well, I don't have pictures, but I've seen the following in town:
several bobcats
several bears
lots of coyotes
lots of raccoons
deer
a gopher snake
several hawks
maybe some squirrels  ;D
and 1 golden eagle in Lone Pine Canyon

Title: Re: Wildlife seen in Wrightwood
Post by: Wrightwood on Jul 18, 21, 03:16:27 PM

Rabbits
Coopers hawk

Title: Re: Wildlife seen in Wrightwood
Post by: ForestGal on Jul 18, 21, 03:30:08 PM

John, I've seen all those on your lists except a ringtail cat, a mountain lion, or a great horned owl.  Also, zillions of squirrels, chipmunks and quail. 
Many years ago, a juvenile barn owl got into our garage one day when we were working in the yard and had the doors open.  Every time I went near it, it would extend its talons.  I called animal control and asked what to do.  I was told to get some meat and make a trail out of the garage.  I did that, left it alone, and next time I checked, it was gone.  Those talons are mean!

I'm sure there are others, after 44 years here. 

Title: Re: Wildlife seen in Wrightwood
Post by: Joe Schmoe on Jul 19, 21, 11:35:00 AM

If you're including LPC, we saw a Northern Harrier there once.

Title: Wildlife seen in Wrightwood - Western Spotted Skunk
Post by: Wrightwood on Oct 21, 21, 03:38:02 PM

Western Spotted Skunk added to my list (trail cam image dated 10-10-21)

(https://wrightwoodcalif.com/guzzler/MD_10.10.21.Skunk.JPG)

https://wildkratts.fandom.com/wiki/Western_Spotted_Skunk

The Western Spotted Skunk (Spilogale gracilis) is a species of spotted skunk native to the western United States. They are one of the few skunks able to climb and do a handstand positional warning to tell predators to stay away before they spray. These skunks hunt small mammals, insects, fruits, reptiles, eggs, birds, carrion, frogs, and even snakes. They have an immunity to snake venom and are able to predate upon rattlesnakes like the western diamondback rattlesnake.

Title: Re: Wildlife seen in Wrightwood
Post by: ForestGal on Oct 21, 21, 04:42:15 PM

Wow, that's fascinating!  Thanks for sharing, John, and for providing the interesting info about skunks.   :2thumbsup:  In 44-1/2 years up here, I have never seen a skunk.  First time for everything, I guess.

Title: Re: Wildlife seen in Wrightwood
Post by: delta on Oct 22, 21, 08:27:26 AM

Thanks John, that's really interesting! I've never smelled let alone seen a skunk in or around  Wrightwood.

Title: Re: Wildlife seen in Wrightwood
Post by: AvocadoFlyer on Oct 22, 21, 09:06:43 AM

That is so cool!  Thanks!  I hope to see one eventually!

Title: Re: Wildlife seen in Wrightwood
Post by: Jim Wilkins on Oct 23, 21, 07:01:05 AM

I remember seeing the Ringtail cat on one of your videos and have since seen them on several other ANF game camera sites.  Never saw or smelled a Skunk in the 48 years we lived there.  Amazing what just providing water for the critters will do.  Trying to remember, do you have a heating element on your water source?

Title: Re: Wildlife seen in Wrightwood
Post by: Wrightwood on Oct 23, 21, 10:03:03 AM

No heater other than sunshine - just a 30 gallon barrel cut in half