Camera Trapping at Brandeis

Tucked behind Brandies' International Business School lies the Sachar Woods, a forested area where, during the day, students and local Waltham residents can take a hike, walk their dog (on leash please!), or simply enjoy nature. During the night however, our other neighbors come out to play. As seen in images captured by the Brandeis Camera Traps project, numerous coyotes, white-tailed deer, raccoons, and oh-so-many squirrels make their regular appearances around Sachar woods, with the occasional sightings of opossums, red fox, cottontail, and various bird species.

Through using motion triggered infrared camera traps, occurrence and behavior data of nocturnal and crepuscular species can be gathered where there are not always humans around to observe. Keep an eye on the Camera Trap project for new observations coming soon!

Posted on 09 de abril de 2024, 02:16 PM by pineguard