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We are currently in the testing phase for Snapshot Wisconsin
data to see if the data we’re getting match up to what we would expect. The
underlying question is, “Are Snapshot Wisconsin data trustworthy?” One way we
can find out is to compare Snapshot Wisconsin data with known patterns. Take,
for example, the below graph showing changes in predator activity throughout
the year. The graph shows that bears are caug from March - November with the most activity during July which matches their hibernation period during the winter. Additionally, it indicates that overall coyotes are caught on camera very frequently throughout the year and more frequently than wolves or bobcats. That matches our knowledge that there are more coyotes on the landscape than wolves or bobcats. All of these patterns match our expectations which instills confidence in using Snapshot Wisconsin data as an index to population size of predators.
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Good news for our trail camera
hosts who use Macintosh (Apple) computers. Our Mac-compatible uploader is
finally ready! If you have been mailing in your SD cards for uploading,
the next time you receive one back we will have placed the uploader on your
card and enclosed directions for placing the uploader on your spare SD
card.
We have been
gathering names for who needs the Mac uploader. If you haven't heard from us
recently please send an email to DNRSnapshotWisconsin@wisconsin.gov so
that we know who needs the Mac uploader. Thanks to everyone for their
patience.
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Several informative blog posts over the last month to check out:
Taylor's Fisher Frenzy - find out what Taylor was up to last fall in California.
Is this Deer Sick? - We frequently get questions on the talk boards about animals captured on our cameras that appear injured or sick. Christine shares some insight into why we shouldn't be too worried.
Is this animal albino? Occasionally we see animals on camera who may appear to be albino but usually are not. Christina shares the definition of albinism and how to identify it.
February #Supersnap The #SuperSnap for February is of a wolf showing it's funny side in Sawyer County.
Canid Science Update Christina put together an update about canid distribution that we have found so far using Snapshot Wisconsin cameras.
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Our spring travel season is getting busy. Look for members of the Snapshot Wisconsin team at the following events this spring:
Wisconsin Summit for Natural Resources Volunteers: March 22-24 in Eau Claire. We will be holding 2 workshops, participating in the volunteer fair and will have an outreach table throughout the event. Stop by and say hello if you are attending this event!
Girls Engineering, Math and Science Conference: April 7th in Waukesha. Members of the team will be giving a workshop for girls to learn What's in Wisconsin's Woods?
Faith Hunters Outdoor Experience: April 7th in River Falls. Christina will be giving a talk about the project.
2nd Northern Highlands Citizen Science Workshop: April 7th in St Germain. Susan will be attending on behalf of the team.
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We will share one awesome animal photo each month. To enter one of your favorites from a Snapshot Wisconsin camera please send the image as a jpeg attachment with the animal classification, county location and date taken along with the reason why you love the image to DNRSnapshotWisconsin@wisconsin.gov.
This month's image of a Red Fox was submitted by an educator in Waukesha County. The photo was taken on September 30, 2017 at 9AM. She says the photo is special to her because they have seen this fox before on the camera but only at night, this daylight photo shows how beautiful he or she truly is.
Other interesting photos from our cameras can be viewed on our webpage!
Contact Information for Snapshot Wisconsin
Phone: 608-572-6103
Participate on Zooniverse: www.SnapshotWisconsin.org
Find out more details on our webpage:
dnr.wi.gov Keyword "Snapshot Wisconsin
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