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Old 07-09-2007 | 07:33 PM
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Just wondering if "BIRDS" will set off the camera's. I have quite a few dove behind the house and just want to make sure I will not be wasting my time taking pics of birds. I know that there are some nice bucks back there just have to figure out their patterns. I see at least 6-8 deer every night and they are eating 25lbs. of corn every 3 days...
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Old 07-09-2007 | 08:42 PM
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birds will definitely set off a trail cam. They don't get detected all the time, but I have plenty of pics of birds.
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Old 07-09-2007 | 09:16 PM
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Since March I have gotten two pictures where a bird has set off my camera. They Make for a cool pic when you catch a bird in filght.
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Old 07-10-2007 | 01:21 AM
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Just wondering if "BIRDS" will set off the camera's. I have quite a few dove behind the house and just want to make sure I will not be wasting my time taking pics of birds. I know that there are some nice bucks back there just have to figure out their patterns. I see at least 6-8 deer every night and they are eating 25lbs. of corn every 3 days...
50 lbs in a week..gezzz thats gotta be gettin expensive right now with corn so high in less you gettin yours from a farmer ......
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Old 07-10-2007 | 07:27 AM
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I would bet you that the deer aren't going through that much corn...but the birds are. In Texas, where I live, there are quite a few dove and they are constantly around the deer feeders getting the corn.

I would have to agree with the others...birds will set off your camera and there isn't much you can do about it.
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Old 07-10-2007 | 07:35 PM
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Ive had birds set off my moultrie a couple times
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Old 07-11-2007 | 09:53 AM
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Birds, rabbits, squirrels ...all will set-off the camera.

Best bet in my opinion to inventory your deer (bucks inparticular) is to post your camera over a Mineral Lick (not just salt). Birds and other critters won't bother with it much....just the deer and occassional coyotes (scent checking).
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Old 07-11-2007 | 07:55 PM
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THanks guy's. and with the corn it's not to bad I buy 40lb. bags from wal-mart for like $4 something and I am pretty sure the der are eating at least 90% of the corn beings I see them at the corn pile for at least an hour or hour and a half a night.
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