Pennsylvania Man Captures More Than He Bargained for With Hidden Trail Cam

You’ve seen time-lapse footage that captures events across a long period and this unique video, though not time-lapse, cuts from scene to scene to share the events surrounding a log bridge for a full year.

The many moments captured show the beauty of wildlife, from bobcats to black bears and everything in between.

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The video opens with the sound of rushing water, as a raccoon makes its way across the log bridge, walking toward the camera. The log bridge is positioned almost in the center of the screen, as water rushes on either side.

The scene cuts over to a group of ducks enjoying the water around the bridge, with high grass serving as a backdrop. One last duck hops into the water and they all let the stream take them gently off to the left from where the camera is positioned.

Suddenly, there is a new scene, and a black bear appears on screen, quietly crossing the bridge away from the camera. The resolution is a bit low at first but just as he makes his way across, the image clears.

Next, a tall bird with a pointed face can be seen enjoying the view from the bridge, staring down into the water as it moves below. A variety of other wildlife are shown crossing the bridge, some during the day and some captured with the camera’s night vision.

The log bridge is not just a pass-through, but a restaurant for one bird, that sits atop the log, bashing the still wriggling fish it caught against the wood, to enjoy for meal time. Even though all types of birds enjoy the area and could easily fly across, some choose to walk the bridge to the other side.

At one point, a bobcat makes its way across, and then what appears to be a fox. The water continues with serene sounds, providing any wildlife creature that passes with a lullaby as the tree that landed as a bridge continues to help animals of all kinds.

A female and male duck stop on the bridge to look out onto the stream. Next, the scene shows a black bear returning from the other side—it makes its way across, stumbles a bit just before it makes it to the side closer to the camera, and continues on its way, flashing the camera with a great close-up image of its face.

A deer, squirrel, and another big cat cross the bridge at different times. The cat stops for a bit to use the log as a scratching post. The black bear returns to go in the opposite direction as if this is its normal commute.  

Each scene reveals another snapshot of wildlife, and along with water sounds, you can enjoy the many other sounds found in this Pennsylvania natural habitat.

The photo featured at the top of this post is © iStock.com/Anita Elder Design