My camera trap captured this image back in early October. I still see the opossums rummaging around the yard, although not as active as a few months ago. The lack of hair on their tails, feet and ears makes them susceptible to frostbite so they spend the colder days hunkered down in their dens. Nikon D810 with Nikkor 17-35mm lens (at 20mm) ISO 400, f/11 at 3 seconds, Cognisys camera box, trail monitor and remote flashes.
The two things that have “Virginia” in their names are Virginia Opossums and Virginia Ham. Why is that? Are they somehow the same? Is all that fancy ham I’ve been buying actually…oh god…
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My camera trap captured this image back in early October. I still see the opossums rummaging around the yard, although not as active as a few months ago. The lack of hair on their tails, feet and ears makes them susceptible to frostbite so they spend the colder days hunkered down in their dens. Nikon D810 with Nikkor 17-35mm lens (at 20mm) ISO 400, f/11 at 3 seconds, Cognisys camera box, trail monitor and remote flashes.
The two things that have “Virginia” in their names are Virginia Opossums and Virginia Ham. Why is that? Are they somehow the same? Is all that fancy ham I’ve been buying actually…oh god…
I am glad you thought of putting the camera trap in your backyard. Nice capture.
Seanie I remember driving Dads car home from Holiday Hill and I think ran over a possums tail, but the little guy scooted out.
great pic.) this Virginia opossum ham is what eat at christmas time for christmas dinner.