2021 Swan Valley Wildlife Trail Camera Compilation

Footage captured and edited by Luke Lamar

[@nomaticors]

I had no idea mountain lions sounded like that. I would have been like, "oh, a bird. Let's go see what it looks like" then die.

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

Hah, it would most likely take off in the other direction!

[@katherineleonowski7289]

That's so funny!! Not just one either, that one scene had 5 there!!!

[@waynedavis294]

At least your death will have fed a family, so it would not have been for naught!😅😁

[@soldatheero]

it looked very young

[@countrykook]

😅😅😅😅😅 truth! Here kitty kitty

[@user-dt4ol8ps6h]

honestly these game trail cameras on youtube can teach you more about animals than most nature shows

[@Thebes77777]

Totally.

[@peteranserin3708]

David Attenborough would like a word with you.

[@bradr2142]

Good point.

[@OscarRidge]

How? Lol. Nature documentaries also explain things during the footage

[@RunsHoes1]

Yep, it's pretty cool to see what critters do when they don't know they're being watched. I've been a predator hunter all my life, and it's amazing how much I've learned about their behavior from these trail cam compilations.

[@davidwright8665]

😊 I love these films, no voice or music, just normal animal situations. Thanks

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

Just a peek into their lives

[@sphereslayer]

this is some of the best trail cam footage ive ever seen

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

Thank you!

[@Twisted.Ginger]

Absolutely wonderful!

[@nightingaleofsorrow9349]

This must be in a very remote wilderness area with seldom human interaction. Just wonderful!!

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

@@nightingaleofsorrow9349 We're in a narrow river valley between two Wilderness areas, and we've got a population of about 350-500 people (not all year-round residents). These locations aren't far from hiking trails and Forest Service roads, but the wildlife does have lots of space to roam!

[@theminister1154]

check out the one from Pennsylvania with the log across the stream. Huge variety o critters, also very good.

[@Able_Cylon]

Legend has it that the bear still hasn’t scratched that itch…

[@alenewalker1188]

This is so wonderful. I was very interested (2:29) at the sound the cougar made. If I heard that in the wild, I would have thought a bird. Even playing it back and listening to it as was watching the cougar, it still sounded like a bird.

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

Cougars have very unusual calls!

[@SarahGraceBennett]

​@@SwanValleyConnectionsCondondo cougars (not the old ladies, the big cats) purr?

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

yes, mountain lions do purr!@@SarahGraceBennett

[@SarahGraceBennett]

@@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon this fact just adds to my theory that mountain lions are just large housecats that don't want to be petted

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

@@SarahGraceBennett haha yes, or house cats are tiny mountain lions...?

[@barbarameyer3503]

I love how the bears are always on the search for the best back scratching tree!!😊 Love the entire video! Watching from Grants Pass, Oregon

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

Thanks, Barbara! The trees are like communication posts along their paths - lots of message-sharing going on there 🙂

[@user-zp7jp1vk2i]

@@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon if it itches, SCRATCH IT

[@susanharris5926]

This is without doubt the best trail cam footage I have ever seen. I don't know if you have superior equipment, but whatever you have you took the trouble to mount it in a lot of interesting places and the clarity and color are exceptional. I like your editing, showing the seasons. The coyote at around 12.47 was the only animal I saw even vaguely aware of your camera, and he was very suspicious. Great capture of activity and animal families.

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

Thank you, Susan! We currently use Browning and Bushnell trail cameras. Wolves are (understandably) the most wary of cameras (which is what you see at 12:47, not a coyote), and bears are certainly the most curious- we've lost quite a few to their chomping on them 😂 Glad you enjoyed the footage!

[@davisappletv9931]

I noticed that about the coyotes, too. There was also a moose who was very aware of the camera. First simply staring at it, and then a moment later inches away sniffing it and looking right in the lens.

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

@@davisappletv9931 Yes, that's actually a cow elk 🙂

[@user-pe3cn2ur1r]

Watch also Kevin Jeffery just found his today.

[@marilynwargo6288]

So many beautiful families! Even badgers! Lovely mountain lion kits.

[@saramillan90]

Exactly

[@bonnymcdermott1240]

Holy heck batman! Seriously, that's the most well done wild cam footage I've ever seen.

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

Thanks, Bonny!

[@tranquilswana-z3782]

What a wonderful collection of wild animals Thanks greetings from Scotland.

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

Thank you! Hello from Montana 🙂

[@michealtriplett6289]

What a great collection! Thanks for sharing. Living in the Seeley Swan valley is a true blessing!

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

It is! One we try to never take for granted. Thanks for watching - glad you enjoyed it!

[@cherylbarkley8471]

Where is Seeley Swan Valley?

[@michealtriplett6289]

@@cherylbarkley8471northwestern Montana, just south of Glacier National Park.

[@blackie8306]

Greeting from Australia. Really terrific footage of these glorious animals. Thanks for posting.

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

Hello! Thanks so much

[@tammyhollandsworth6783]

Amazing captures on video! Especially of the bears and the mountain lions. Thank you!

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed watching.

[@markkosa1]

Great stuff, I live close to the Swans now and fish there a lot. Long harsh winters so not much small game like I grew up with rabbits, quail and squirrels are non existent. Watching these predators prowl the woods I can see why combined with the -25 degree nights we just had. Thanks for sharing!

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

It can be a tough place to survive. Thanks for watching!

[@trailcamerasinnewengland0112]

Amazing footage , love hearing the pumas calling. Thanks for sharing

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

Thank you! It is fun to hear 🙂

[@katanderson8594]

Gorgeous footage, thank you so much for posting!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@saturahman7510]

Animals walking and moving. Heads are turning and butts are shaking. Animals moving and moving ! Greetings from Finland

[@tmtmas57]

Hey SVC, Having recently started using a trail cam and viewing tons of KZbin videos, this is the best content that I have seen! Cool seeing baby badgers. Never seen that before anywhere. Great job by Luke! I've subscribed and look forward to viewing other videos on your channel. Tom from Northern Illinois

[@nancysmith-baker1813]

Love the bears thete so funny scratching on the trees . Great footage . The mountain lion sound , real different. And the animals notice the camera too .

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

Thanks, Nancy! They do notice when there's something out of place in their environment for sure. Glad you enjoyed it all

[@katherineleonowski7289]

I never saw so many mountain lions in one area and all together!!! Wow!!! Beautiful!!! I thought they were solitary animals. .

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

We're continuing to learn more and more about their complex social lives!

[@malloryg4251]

This was so special to observe, thank you for recording all of these beautiful creatures and making this video!!

[@user-kj5pz9hp9h]

U 😍

[@thecount1001]

incredible. truly incredible. and not by and for an audience that simply wants to blast them all. so glad that there are folks like you in the west who like animals and don't view them all as pests.

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

Thank you, James! From grizzlies to gophers, they each play an important role in our ecosystem.

[@joeschmo7957]

Really scored with this selection of clips. Elk was great to see.

[@elsajohnson6663]

That was simply amazing, well done. The best yet of trail cams Ive seen!

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it. The Swan is a special place 🙂

[@tscottshea]

Wonderful! Thank you. I'm amazed by so much diurnal activity. Makes you want to go more quietly and pay more attention when you walk in the woods!

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

Glad it's inspired you! 🙂

[@martymaddox7828]

16:04 Swan Valley…..I really enjoy watching trailcam videos…….Thanks for sharing all the great footage …..so much activity and a wide variety……❣️😊❣️😊❣️

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

Glad you enjoy them!

[@Twisted.Ginger]

@@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon def enjoy them, tyvm

[@bentoncushing8693]

I love watching the storms move in over the swann,,,,beautiful country...

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

Us too! We're certainly lucky to call it home and share it with all of these incredible species.

[@amya2345]

This nature trail cam caught extraordinary footage, I absolutely LOVE it !

[@rangerjaxmaxmay7742]

Fabulous! thank you so very much. From Western Australia.

[@willard2729]

In addition to the animals, the sun and the silence are mesmerizing

[@Mounhas]

Very beautiful area and to see all the wildlife is truly wondrous.

[@bobanstevic1568]

Pesma goniča je najlepša. Još kad ovako oblajava svinju na mestu, eto ti adrenalina !!! Volim lov !!!!!!

[@jeanfourcade]

at 12:37: The wolf noticing the incongruous camera and immediately getting leery is outright stunning!

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

They're (understandably) very alert and we don't often get them on camera!

[@robertgoss4842]

Wonderful trailcam footage! Imagine....five pumas in one frame! Zowie!

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

Thank you!

[@donnac1198]

Oh,wow! This absolutely madey day and night! Netter than any Christmas gift! Thank you! From Southern Minnesota...previously Northern Manitoba.

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

So happy you enjoyed it so much!

[@debbart9394]

Great Video!!!! So clear, crisp, Love It!

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

Thank you!

[@deew7014]

Just a fantastic video love all the animals ❤

[@williamdrijver4141]

Amazing footage, pure wealth to see such abundant wildlife & nature!

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

🙂

[@mortalclown3812]

It's heaven - hope humanity rises to the occasion, but Earth needs triage. Thank you for magnificent footage.,♡

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@grandmamichelle6753]

Excellent footage. Thank you.

[@julianamaria556]

recently found these videos and your page and i just am in awe. Been watching them before bed every night and its the perfect way to end the day

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

We love that! Glad you're enjoying them 🙂

[@benjaminoppong-twumasi9662]

Never having used a trail cam kzbin.infoUgkx2sTDdZXomuxedMg_HothfjSXjR3rpPkA before, I was very impressed with the quality of the images and videos. The sensitivity of the camera can be adjusted as well as the length of video recordings. Once I found the sweet spot, I was getting great clips of deer and other animals almost every day. I was worried about battery life but have been running off the same 4 aa batteries for over a month. The SD card is easy to remove and connect to a computer. I have a Mac, and the AVI files open natively in QuickTime and are easy to save and share. This is a great, budget-friendly trail cam.

[@Firebird-65]

Great wildlife video! Thanks for sharing! ❤

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jwwj30]

Wow, those bald eagles were huge, what, maybe 3 or 4 years? You guys covered all the beautiful creatures of the forest. Thank you so much.

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

Probably 1.5-2 years old! (More brown than white on their heads). Thanks for watching - glad you enjoyed it!

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

Ah sorry - just went through it again and there are two with totally white heads, so yes- probably 4.5+ years old! (Hard to keep track of all that's in this video hah)

[@Nuttyirishman85]

That guy running down the hill was huge.

[@bruceevans3476]

Extreme thanks from Australia.

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

glad you enjoyed!

[@EventHorizon2.0]

Magnificent tracking and captures. I could spend hours watching. And what remarkable biodiversity!!! It should be noted that Wolves are distrustful animals, they capture any alteration in the environment, They are the ones who, upon noticing the camera trap, act cautiously, they are amazing!!! Thanks for sharing. I would really like to work in a place like this.

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

Thank you, Esteban! It's true. Before hunting and trapping were allowed, we would see them on camera more often, but they are understandably wary now and incredibly smart!

[@kareharpies]

Wolves can be hunted again?

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

@@kareharpies There is a wolf hunting and trapping season in Montana, yes.

[@chairlesnicol672]

@@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon So this was in Montana?

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

@@chairlesnicol672 yes

[@YaelSharon3410]

Beautiful wildlife. Liked and subscribed

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

Thanks, Cindy! Stay tuned..we share a lot of our videos during our annual "Wild for Wildlife" fundraising campaign, which runs for the month of November.

[@andrewbarrett4276]

I hope people can get past fear and really appreciate the animals we still have.

[@michellekeith5602]

The fear is a good thing. These beauties WILL EAT YOU

[@gododgers3491]

Isn't that what the bear man in Alaska always said before he and his wife were eaten alive?

[@sugabopp]

@@gododgers3491 appreciation comes with respect

[@AnastasiaBeaverhousn]

What do you want us to go move outdoors?? 🥴🤡

[@78dogrun]

This is the best I've ever seen. What an incredible place

[@GuantanamoBayBarbie2]

Is this Idaho or Montana?🤔 It is hands down the best trail cam video I've ever seen! You had me with the mountain lions, but then the family of badgers came up. What a magical place! The itchy bear, otter, beaver, coyote, wolf, and all the babies were great. And I think I possibly saw a mink, too. :^)

[@carolprichard8244]

Definitely MT…great non-profit out of Condon…please support their work!

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

@@carolprichard8244 Thank you so much for the kind words and support!

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

Thanks to Carol for stepping in (we don't check our KZbin comments enough, but will try to be better!) - but yes, northwest Montana! We're incredibly lucky to be between two Wilderness areas and share the landscape with so many amazing native species. It truly is a unique and wild place, and we try to be the best stewards we can be for it.

[@sheilasf195]

This was the best viewing of wildlife I’ve seen here. What a great place to observe. Thank you for sharing!

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

@@sheilasf195 Thank you, Sheila! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@clairehowell3951]

Omg fantastic amount of wildlife bears mountain lions wolves 🇬🇧

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello how are you doing?

[@user-sl3ds1dq3f]

Отличные кадры! Братья наши меньшие, какие вы красивые.

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

Thank you!

[@dshepherd107]

This is absolutely the best wildlife cam footage compilation I’ve ever seen. What a treat!! For those who arent familiar with this region of the 🇺🇸, Swan Valley is in Montana, not far from Glacier National Park. When you look at the bears, Black bears can be black or brown. Grizzly bears are much larger, and always have that distinctive hump between their shoulders.

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it

[@dshepherd107]

@@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon loved it & shared it🙂

[@SunValen]

i see you've captured the ever elusive humans in there too! amazing

[@TS-mq1fj]

WOW!, These clips reveal just how removed we are from the natural world.

[@catsdogsfrogs]

Seen a lot of trail camera footage . . . nothing as amazing as this. Camera placement was spot on. Great job!

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

Thank you!

[@oliviapowers8280]

Beautiful!! I could watch this All Day : )

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

🙂

[@shanen457]

Hey, thanks for posting. Been a few years since I've been up by the lakes. I used to truck through there and stop at the mill for wood chips. Very good quality. We have way too many of them big bears around now, I wish they would open up a season on them, I want a rug.

[@skully317]

Excellent quality, very nice camera!!

[@Lipsy28]

How much Peace. This is Beautiful and Crazy to See people on the same Spot as bears etc.

[@sharonlloyd6617]

That was brilliant to watch thanks

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@traviscoates6878]

:27 Look at the height of that Grizzly scrape! That was a large bear!

[@robertphillips3893]

Amazing footage. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

Happy to 🙂

[@Thebes77777]

Nature is Gods Temple. This is some awesome footage of Mother Nature, in all her beauty, without man trying to manipulate it or destroy it completely. Thank you.

[@jeannieelliott8519]

Nice variety of wildlife. Really enjoyed this video so much! Your Oregon Viewer.

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

Thank you!

[@Chiller11]

This is some really excellent footage. Thanks for posting. I know I’m 2 years behind the party but you just popped up in my recommendations today.

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jlau-piegesvideos2172]

Quelle diversité d’animaux ! J’utilise une caméra coolife h881 pour ma chaîne et j’en suis très satisfait. Bravo pour cette vidéo et merci pour le partage. Bonne continuation !

[@michelleboyes1873]

Amazing job thanks for sharing your beautiful video

[@DanElgaard9]

Great video, that really show the possibilities with a well placed trail camera.

[@JohnERed]

I can watch this all day

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

Us too 🙂

[@kmsch986]

So many itchy bears, lol. It’s amazing when the shots show a giant grizzly on a camera and the the same camera shows people in the same spot later. Shows how close our paths cross.

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

It's incredible isn't it?

[@jazzfan7491]

Plus you can see those trees don’t stand a chance against the huge grizzlies

[@brucecowgill7672]

Looks similar to Swan Valley in Idaho. Beautiful!

[@jimmymalone3494]

Awesome trail cam footage l enjoyed it.

[@LEvans-RWS]

Incredible! Thanks!

[@GillBasswood]

Amazing footage! Thanks

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

Happy to share- thanks for watching!

[@kahanuermeyas-tulu4056]

Fun fact: During the Pleistocene, this area was most certainly home to way more animals. Such as the absolutely colossal Giant Short-faced Bear (Arctodus simus). Just like the Grizzlies and Black Bears in this video, mothers raised their cubs only. With the father having no job in raising his offspring. They also died out quite recently. Around 10,000 years ago. In fact, many recent (2018-2022) isotopic and DNA analysis and fossil finds have shown that Arctodus simus coexisted, competed, and dominated the still extant and much smaller American Black Bears and Grizzlies.

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

Thanks for sharing!

[@kerrykestrowl6785]

This is the best trail cam footage love to see eagles love to see more of them❤🎉

[@akikiminki2824]

Great stuff, thank you! 👍🏼🐻🌲☀️

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@KohalaLover]

Absolutely gorgeous animals. Must be Canada. Even the rare, elusive Golden Retriever was shown. 😊 Thank you for sharing your nature with us.

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

Montana! 🙂Happy to share

[@HappyGirl92593]

It’s in Montana. It’s a good thing the U.S. has gorgeous animals here, too! 😁… I’ve been there with my family during the Fall season and a lot less tourists and it’s absolutely beautiful there. There’s a few small towns and beautiful camping areas around Montana to stay at.

[@KohalaLover]

@@HappyGirl92593 Thank you, Wifey.

[@patdriver5696]

Amazing footage. TY 😊

[@fvry402]

lovely, phantastic, thanks for posting this video

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

Happy to share

[@MTtroutfisher406]

Awesome video and channel! Keep the Swan wild! Keep up the great work!! 👍🐻🏔️New local subscriber!

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

Thank you for following along! We're doing our best and appreciate the support - the Swan is a unique and special place that we're lucky to call home and share with all of these species🙂

[@kimlampkin]

I just love these you do a wonderful job. ty for sharing.

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

Thank you!

[@kimlampkin]

@@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon you are welcome.I told my Son about your video's too.

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

@@kimlampkin Awesome 🙂

[@Naturetrailcamera]

Beautiful! Thank you for sharing!

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jailbreakoverlander]

epic footage Ive never seen a badger

[@brianmucha6426]

❤Awesome!

[@davidford7064]

Incredible! What a paradise!

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

We're so lucky to call it home and share it with these species!

[@dominicgandy8360]

Superb thanks

[@Flo1918]

2024....Beautiful footage...closest we can get to grizzlies..lol..enjoyed every minute of it...thank you from Canada..

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@martinbrodie8507]

Both bear and mountain lion were ancient shamans' supernatural power animal allies.

[@joannkuharske3137]

Wonderful footage!

[@janetchickey3577]

I dont think it gets better than thie wonderful pictures

[@cawiltu]

Baggers ! I didn’t know USA had baggers 👍👏

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

We do 🙂

[@rodneyharouff5739]

this is really good! thanks!

[@thatpointinlife]

Those otters crack me up. 😀

[@Twisted.Ginger]

They are always crazy little ones lol

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

Us too - we love watching them haha

[@wendy70ish]

Watching from good ole Blighty❤️

[@ThuyNguyen-ec1rb]

Peaceful and beautiful , very relaxing I forget all around me

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

It really captivates the senses, doesn't it?

[@eleanorsky1]

Badgers! I love these guys!

[@melodiefrances3898]

I just found out we have them in our hills/mountains. Maybe I will see one someday 🤞🙏

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

They're under-appreciated for sure!

[@patriciaalderson1742]

Thanks so much I really enjoyed watching that😊

[@SwanValleyConnectionsCondon]

glad you enjoyed it!