3 hour pond build

[ponytug]

Thanks. I will say shimmying around that chimney on a 10/12 roof was not fun. Could have put it on the close side but wanted to get it on the east side of the chimney so it wasn't catching the afternoons west sun all day. I'm finding as I get older I am much more cautious and risk averse than I used to be. Watched Alex Honnold free solo Tapai 101 and enjoyed his documentary free solo up El Cap. A little embarrassing after watching that and I couldn't move around the downhill side of the chimney without my heart rate going up.

I don't think that should be embarrassing. It is a rational evaluation of the risk in my book. Free climbing isn't rational any way you slice it.

But yes, my head for heights now isn't what it was either.

All the best,

Peter

 

[mistystephnie]

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They have a lot of different camera options from this one that uses a central hub. They have wireless where you have to get within so many feet of camera and download to phone, to standard and cellular cams. I like this one given I hunt very close to home and wanted to see if I could make it work without a cell plan. They are pricey, about $160 each but quality is so much better than any other cams I've tried so far. I ordered 2 more today. This one at the pond is probably going to be the toughest placement due to there being a hillside blocking signal. Right now it connects ok. Will have to see if that is still the case when trees leaf out. Once I get the other 2 going I'll update again on what my thoughts are, battery life, etc.

Right now each camera has to reach the hub. I'm hoping at some point they will start offering a mesh network to extend range. That would make these perfect. They advertise 3000 ft open air 1600 feet normal use range. I've seen one other review getting connection at 1500 feet but was spotty. That was through timber. I'm borderline at 800 feet but again I have earth blocking signal. A mesh network would really open the range. Will post freecine 2025 apk some daylight pics and video soon.T

Thanks

 

[jk96]

Looks like drinks are on me tonight.

 

[BackRoad]

It's getting used for it's intended purpose!

That's a thoughtful addition...

 

[EddieWalker]

Looks like they really appreciate your pond. What is activity like at the other pond?

 

[jk96]

Looks like they really appreciate your pond. What is activity like at the other pond?

Not real sure. Haven't had any cams on it in awhile. I do know that when I had cameras there I did not see much of any daytime use. Always at night. Probably because of how open everything is around the big pond. This little one gets used at all hours. Regular use almost every morning, evening and again at dark with random daytime use most days. I think being tucked off the field edge and timber around it makes them much more comfortable using it.

 

[civilian]

Plant some fruit trees around that little pond. Or on the edge of the field. When the trees are producing fruit you will see increased activity. Dad's fruit trees are well established around his ponds and there are dear there at all times. Jon

 

[MossRoad]

My wife gave me a Gardepro E6 a couple years ago. We were in a wildlife study with Purdue. Had to record wildlife sightings of certain species daily for 3 months. Worked great. I had surgery, so couldn't move around much, but was able to sit in the house and view everything from the camera on my iPad.

Right now the camera is sitting in our basement watching the cat box!