Sonoran Desert Wildlife: Trail Camera Videos in Arizona

[@Michael.Outside]

Thank you for watching. What’s an animal you would like to see in your area one day?

[@valueinyou9931]

So Michael have you captured a Mexican Gray Wolf that you know of on film? I looked up that it's apparently endangered in AZ. That would be really cool. And I was pleasantly surprised the Gila Monster was not endangered, I guess it's just very rare to come across them in the wild. Reptiles are a blast to see out there as well. I liked your previous snake footage.

[@Michael.Outside]

No I haven’t. They’re well North and East of me. I have seen a Gila Monster in the wild once.

[@reneejones7807]

I’ve never seen those piggy looking things around Vegas before. Cute in their own way. You can keep the skunks 🦨 lol

[@DonkeyYote]

@@reneejones7807 Those piggy looking things are peccaries or javelina.

[@reneejones7807]

@@DonkeyYote Thanks! Lol

[@MsVan13]

I think the skunks have the best life. People just leave them alone. So cute!

[@lemuret69]

These were so vivid that I found myself keeping quiet lest I scare the deer! Just beautiful.

[@Michael.Outside]

🙏

[@mortalclown3812]

Lol I understand.

[@leonievw2466]

I love how diverse it is, through these trail cameras you see that soooo many wildlife exist in one place, and depend on one place. We must protect it

[@Michael.Outside]

Agreed 👍

[@johnlacey5068]

Sure like your videos. A glimpse of wilderness in this hectic, overhumanized world we live in. Thank you so much. Keep 'em coming!

[@Michael.Outside]

Will do 👍

[@struthsayer9092]

I grew-up in Arizona and love these videos you do. I think I’ll just look at it for a few minutes and then 3 videos later I’ll realize how calming and interesting they are. Thank you for letting us see the behind the scenes of our world. It’s a little oasis in this crazy world we are living in. Thanks again!

[@Michael.Outside]

Thank you for the nice comment. I enjoy sharing this stuff.

[@Edzward]

Very interesting how the deer take turns to drink while the others keep an eye (and ears) in the surroundings!

[@Michael.Outside]

If one runs they all run.

[@akoilady9097]

Thank you Michael! I love your videos. Continually amazed at the diversity of life in the desert. From Southeastern Pennsylvania.

[@Michael.Outside]

Thanks for watching!

[@gayleandrus7050]

Just wonderful! Thank you so much for showing natural beauty!! ❤

[@Michael.Outside]

My pleasure. Thank you for watching.

[@khajiitkitten5679]

Commenting as I watch. The green algae is quite beautiful, even if it makes the water a little less appealing to humans. WOW! That Plumey Skunk! Apparently the fawn doesn't think much of the water either; "Aw mom, do I have to? It gets stuck in my teeth!" Javelina drinking clean water from a footprint left by a previous drinker. It RAINED? Hallelujah! And then froze? Anyway, a lot of algae got left high and sort of dry. That little spike buck doesn't know what to make of it. Probably his first go with ice. EXCELLENT. TRULY EXCELLENT! Thank you, Michael!

[@Michael.Outside]

My pleasure 👍

[@darlachontos9179]

My 3 cats and I very much enjoyed watching the Sonoran Desert; wildlife, Thank you!!

[@Michael.Outside]

My pleasure 🐱

[@gypsy4136]

That skunk made me laugh. Another beautiful video. Thank you 😊 ❤

[@Michael.Outside]

You are very welcome.

[@julieprior3126]

Wow Michael, that was the quickest 18 minutes ever! It was also the best 18 minutes to watch just before bed in UK. Lovely to hear just the natural sounds (tho I love your intro guitar music too). The deer are so nervous yet so elegant. The flamboyant skunk with his feather boa tail is magnificent. Pigs look really healthy and one was very happy to give you a full face portrait for his audition! I've missed out the birds and the fox or coyote... It was all beautiful. Thank-you so much. I hope you are pleased with it.

[@Michael.Outside]

I am pleased. I do my best to capture as many animals as possible, but try not to “grasp” too hard for the perfect video. That would rob me of the experience of being out there in nature. I do my best, then just take whatever is offered. Thank you for the nice comment. Howdy from Arizona 👋

[@julieprior3126]

@Leonard Nyet I don't.

[@cccalifornia7206]

@@Michael.Outside I used to live in Green Valley & EL Mirage Arizona. Love to visit, Payson, Sedona and Heber Arizona. 👍🤗 I love wildlife and the great outdoors! I worked in the Grand Teton National Park twice before. Such a beautiful place to see wildlife!💖😉

[@golden.lights.twinkle2329]

The pig-like animals are Javelina. They aren't pigs though, they are peccaries.

[@julieprior3126]

@@golden.lights.twinkle2329 Thankyou! I love learning new things about wildlife. I shall now go and look up peccaries and see how they differ from pigs. 👍

[@loraineriddell7157]

That was a great video - so many different animals and birds. But the skunk has to be my favourite. They remind me of a smart Parisian lady in high heels strutting around with so much confidence 🤣. I can't believe I saw frozen water into Arizona ...

[@Michael.Outside]

Thank you 👍

[@wildlifecameraYT]

Greatings from Belgium! Great video Michael!

[@Michael.Outside]

Thank you! Hello 👋

[@NatureThroughOurEyes]

I had to laugh at the skunks reaction. Beautiful video

[@Michael.Outside]

Thank you 👍

[@lunatteo]

The ice skating doves 😂 Also love one of the early skunk bits with just the eyes of the (probably) deer looming off to the left like some specter.

[@lisauerkvitz3198]

Incredible how many animals depend on these isolated pockets of water. Thanks for sharing!

[@Michael.Outside]

My pleasure.

[@rochellewolf249]

😍👍👏👏👏 Thank You for Sharing, Im really Enjoying your Videos😍

[@Michael.Outside]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@medvedilesnyduch]

Carlos Castaneda and his Don Juan walked into the Sonoran Desert. 🙂 Thank you for wonderful experience and 👍 for you. 🍀

[@Michael.Outside]

👍👍👍

[@debrabolton9372]

Very interesting video, especially the javelina and mule deer. Well done!

[@Michael.Outside]

They were Coues deer, not mule deer. Thanks!

[@UncommonEyes]

Thanks for the virtual visit. It’s been too long since I’ve wandered the Sonoran Desert 🌵

[@Michael.Outside]

My pleasure. It’s a wonderful place.

[@UncommonEyes]

The photo capture of the javalinas is as close as I’d ever want to be to a javalina!! Once had a friend lived on southwest side of Tucson who had a lot of javalina troubles.

[@ettaplace6716]

Wow some more great catches Michael !!👏🏻😁

[@Michael.Outside]

Thanks 😀

[@ksully6551]

I could watch that for a whole lot longer, thank you :)

[@Michael.Outside]

No problem 👍

[@googletool680]

More wild boars, cool! Love watching the doves, pigeons, brown dippers (?) bat! 👍 Skunk is onto you 😅

[@maxinebrewer3]

Amazing, thank Mike and God's beautiful earth and creatures

[@Michael.Outside]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@azwildlife]

Funny to see those doves sitting on it when the pond froze over. I remember those freeze warnings! Those clips are really sharp on the new trail camera, especially the night ones. Great work as always!

[@Michael.Outside]

Thank you. Of all the clips, I think I liked the doves on ice the most. Simply because it’s not something I get to see being in Arizona very often.

[@JapanTrailCam]

Great cam placement. I like the framing. Lots of nice, close shots of the animals.

[@JapanTrailCam]

The reflections in the water and ice are great, too. Gotta love that Browning quality.

[@Michael.Outside]

Thank you 👍 I like this camera a lot.

[@Gimo76]

Another amazing video. Never had any idea there was so many different species in the desert. Camped in Quartzsite area and never saw anything.

[@Michael.Outside]

They are tough to find with the naked eye. Experts at not being seen.

[@trailcameratexaswildlife9526]

That was great! Lots of activity at that much needed water source. Take care, Char😊🦌

[@Michael.Outside]

Thanks! I’ll check out your videos. I used to live in Texas.

[@critters16]

So captivating, love it! Thank you!

[@Michael.Outside]

You’re welcome.

[@morningglorify]

Truly intimate moments. Thank you!

[@Michael.Outside]

No problem 😀

[@buttermepancake3613]

This was amazing to watch from the skidishness of the deer to the adorable little skunk stomps. Also loved the javalinas. I didn't know they could jump though. That shocked me!

[@Michael.Outside]

They’re more athletic than they appear.

[@buttermepancake3613]

@@Michael.Outside they really propel themselves with those short little legs 🐽💨

[@jamesa.rodriguez8598]

Thank you. Capturing the bat in flight was cool. When they discovered the lens, they bolted. Every animal, with the exception of the fox and skunk, was very leary. Thanks again.

[@Michael.Outside]

My pleasure.

[@Rosa-nk9gz]

Wow It seems like the animals feel the camera! They hesitate a little bit lol. Phenomennal video..

[@Michael.Outside]

Thank you 🙏

[@braydenpatton69]

they hesitate because water holes are a classic ambush spot

[@maureenfitzpatrick440]

Thank you so very much! Your films are incredible! I watched a couple others where the temperature time of day and date were available at the bottom of the screen and being given that kind of information was so informative. So far my favorite is the little skunk who seems to make frequent appearances in other videos too. A real stinker of a star! It’s also amazing that many of the visitors sense the presence of the camera. Thank you so very much!

[@Michael.Outside]

Thank you for the nice comment and for watching 👍😊

[@davidmoore2231]

Awesome footage. Thanks for sharing.

[@Michael.Outside]

No problem 👍

[@CS-pi5oc]

Looked like cactus barbs sticking out of the first deers hide. The colors in the background were beautiful and delicate looking.

[@Michael.Outside]

It’s a beautiful place.

[@moonjumper66]

Hi Michael...Beautiful nature i wish i was there again.

[@Michael.Outside]

👍👍

[@bellaraio5783]

Those hogs are SOOOO ADORABLE!

[@Michael.Outside]

They’re javelinas. They’re distantly related to hogs. Neat animals 🐽

[@jimsoltner8978]

Wonderful spot really enjoyed watching. Safe journeys friend!

[@Michael.Outside]

Thanks Jim!

[@inTruthbyGrace]

wow! you caught a lot, very cool! I praise God! His creation is so cool!

[@Michael.Outside]

Thanks for watching.

[@LKemp-lr1ky]

As usual, Michael, GREAT!!

[@Michael.Outside]

Thank you!

[@elizabethwilcox8006]

Love to see the javeilina.....we had some visit our desert garden where we holidayed and they ate everything we offered!

[@Michael.Outside]

I wouldn’t recommend feeding them by hand. They rip people open every year here in Tucson.

[@mrkipling2201]

The wild pigs need wiping out as a species.

[@gargar8196]

Thank you for bringing this to us

[@Michael.Outside]

My pleasure 👍

[@kawanagrider465]

right I love watching this type of stuff

[@Objective-Observer]

Oh, that was awesome! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.

[@Michael.Outside]

You’re very welcome.

[@nickhowatson4745]

oh how i love peccaries. they are so cool

[@Michael.Outside]

Very underrated critter.

[@patsalas5170]

Ty so much...lived in Tucson in 1975 through 1977...we used to go hiking after dark by moonlight...could hear all the creatures around us ❤😂

[@Michael.Outside]

Lovely place 🌵

[@Lisa-nv8ko]

Very enjoyable. I had to go read about the peccary, not an animal I knew about. Thank you again & again 🙏

[@Michael.Outside]

My pleasure. They’re really neat in my opinion. Not invasive like wild pigs in the Eastern US are.

[@TheJohnboyr]

These videos are great.. I live in Atlantic Canada so the wildlife is quite different, but no less wonderful... I love keeping your videos playing on the background of my work computer...

[@Michael.Outside]

Thanks John! Canada is a cool place.

[@robinvann6663]

Skunk having a standoff with camera,,, funny, pretty hair they have... Bat was awesome,,, good spot...

[@Michael.Outside]

👍👍👍

[@debbiestyer453]

Love these videos.thanks.

[@Michael.Outside]

You are welcome.

[@johnlong384]

Thanks again Michael, even though these pics were beautiful, I found it very interesting to see the date & time you have shown in your last clip and yes, I am glad that your nice camera didn't "walk away". Take care and try to stay out of trouble!

[@Michael.Outside]

Thanks for watching John.

[@johnlong384]

Anytime! I am in New Mexico, just between El Paso and McGregor Range / WS Missile Range and yes, I think to pay a bit more attention to the nature and start walking around our outdoors a bit more again. Have a good one!

[@Michael.Outside]

@@johnlong384 I lived in Albuquerque for work for a little under a year. I love NM.

[@johnlong384]

@@Michael.Outside Looks like my fairly long respond got lost!

[@johnlong384]

Thanks for your efforts for the nice clips!

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

COOL! I lived in Arizona for many years and wish I had hiked quite a bit more. Living in the Philippines now.

[@Michael.Outside]

That must be a cool spot.

[@joaovermelho0084]

Another beautiful video.

[@Michael.Outside]

Thank you João.

[@arlahunt4240]

The animals all look very healthy.

[@reconeix]

Great videos.

[@kathytanguay8561]

Very nice, thank you!

[@Michael.Outside]

My pleasure.

[@marmitenot.]

The bat was amazing!!!

[@Michael.Outside]

🦇

[@moniquemonicat]

Bobcat and Cougar and always those cute little round-tailed squirrels that look like little prairie dogs.

[@OchoVerde]

Awesome....this camera looks great. Seems like the IR lights are more even than the recon F Advantage. What do you think? Battery usage still good? I see the Recon elite HP5 is due out in April

[@Michael.Outside]

I didn’t notice a battery issue. I use lithium batteries

[@OchoVerde]

@@Michael.Outside I use them too...

[@Mary_Beth_Reimer]

Great footage of the bat!! ❤️

[@Michael.Outside]

☺️

[@68dart]

Awesome , Thanks M.O. 😊

[@Michael.Outside]

You’re welcome 😃

[@carved_cuts]

The hogs/boars (idk exactly help) are so cute. Underrated animals. With their big ol' heads and tiny legs.

[@Michael.Outside]

Those are javelina.

[@carved_cuts]

@@Michael.Outside Thanks! I love 'em.

[@rrichardson53]

Great variety- you caught so Much at the watering hole

[@Michael.Outside]

Thank you for watching.

[@billearnshaw1074]

Natives living here in AZ since 1955, including myself. Also living in Wikieup circa 1958. Went to school with the son of the head of game and fish in Kingman. Burro Creek was where they were originally planted.

[@owenminnesotaoutdoors9664]

Very nice video. I hope to get to AZ in the not too distant future. Would love to see some javelina in person, any advice on finding them or probable locations?

[@Michael.Outside]

State trust land or the two parts of Saguaro National Park around Tucson

[@lanaecall921]

Owen Minnesota take care around javelins . They can be vicious... Had a friend chased by a mom and babies years ago near bissbee az ....

[@socraticfan1]

Marvelous compilation!

[@Michael.Outside]

Thank you.

[@eastcoastartist]

The skunk thinks that it is the real star because of its fancy,fancy tail⭐️

[@Michael.Outside]

lol 🦨

[@darylholly1971]

Now I'm...a binge watcher

[@Michael.Outside]

☺️

[@Ellen24493]

Those are some skittish deer 😀

[@drewsattre3538]

Pheonician here. Always pronounced it as ‘sawaro’

[@amateurshooter6054]

Thanks Michael

[@Michael.Outside]

You bet.

[@biff0101]

Great job on the water hole!

[@Michael.Outside]

👍 Thank you

[@mjade1673]

I wonder why the deer instinct is to stomp before drinking... snakes? Cool editing✌️

[@freightdawg6762]

Greetings from Green Valley love the channel

[@Michael.Outside]

Thank you. Hello 👋

[@libertyvilleguy2903]

Mr. Skunk is a thirsty fellow.

[@tm510a]

Notice how the mule deer turns one ear behind him and the other ear to the side..... wish I could do that ..lol

[@Michael.Outside]

So do I, but that’s actually a Coues deer unless I missed one. Which minute marker are you talking about?

[@tm510a]

@@Michael.Outside You're correct 4:08

[@alwaysuseless]

That's quite amazing, but I'm glad my life doesn't depend on being able to listen acutely in all directions at every moment.

[@tm510a]

@@alwaysuseless I've heard it said "to be quick to listen and slow to speak"

[@peggymiller500]

WOW WOW WOW!

[@Michael.Outside]

😃

[@kathouston3748]

You pronounced saguaro correctly. Thats my back yard..wonderful footage!

[@Michael.Outside]

😀

[@trailcampete5119]

wow great video ...cheers

[@Michael.Outside]

Thanks Pete.

[@mariesplace9547]

💗

[@Michael.Outside]

😊

[@johnjimjohnston]

very good

[@michelletauson2867]

Another great video. We don't have wild pigs in Maryland thank goodness. Coyote population is rapidly increasing though.

[@Michael.Outside]

These are actually javelina. They’re native to this area. Plenty of coyotes here though.

[@iseriver3982]

Get some wolves and puma. Then it'll be fine.

[@dorothygillespie4466]

Actually I bet we do have wild pigs in MD. I'd have to research that..

[@michelletauson2867]

@@dorothygillespie4466 according to DNR there are no wild pigs in Maryland. There have been instances of domestic pigs getting loose and not being re-captured however they are considered feral not wild.

[@alwaysuseless]

This is very entertaining! Your first deer 2:42 we could call Thorny. He seems to have a lot of spikes sticking out of him (or into him). I assume those horns (not yet antlers) mark him as a 1-year-old male. Another possible name is Skittish, but that's every deer. He seems to be on his own. I think that's typical of male deer, once they leave their mom. There's a lot I'd like to say, but I'm struggling with a skittish laptop and a flaky mouse. Do you think you could list the animals in the video description, for the uninitiated or forgetful? No timestamps needed, unless you want, just an inventory? :-) Thanks for the video!

[@Michael.Outside]

I’ll try to list them soon.

[@libertyvilleguy2903]

Yes, a one year old male. Deer have antlers, not horns. Horns (like a Big Horn Sheep) are hollow, while antlers, on deer and elk and moose, are solid.

[@debj7]

Very cool

[@Michael.Outside]

👍👍

[@victorialand9588]

The audio is so clean. Have you cleaned it up or does this camera return this quality audio? You can hear only the animals, its wonderful! Quality of night footage is super sharp also. The animals do notice the low glow but seem to tolerate it.

[@Michael.Outside]

This is from the camera. It’s pretty good. Sometimes it deteriorates as the camera gets older.

[@d0nt.w0rry.ab0ut.1t]

i never realized how round skunks are until now! like a bowling ball

[@markissboi3583]

cheers mike

[@Michael.Outside]

Cheers mate

[@apelikemenace]

Surprised the Javelina showed up during the day.

[@allenlogan59]

The deer at 13:12 could see the infrared leds on the camera.

[@violetagonzalez4598]

Me fasinan tus videos gracias...❤️

[@Michael.Outside]

Gracias por verlos Violeta 👍

[@whimsygrove9971]

It was interesting seeing the furry pigs, I didn't realize you had them in Arizona. And I wonder why the deer are so afraid of the water?

[@Michael.Outside]

They are javelina. A distant distant old world relative of pigs. The deer may have been reacting to my camera. Not sure.

[@theoklaver1429]

What type of bird is that at 15:29? Beautiful! I’m not from Arizona so I’ve never seen one before.

[@Michael.Outside]

I think it’s a Green-tailed Towhee.

[@theoklaver1429]

@@Michael.Outside most definitely! Thank you!

[@darylholly1971]

No I'm a binge watcher! Lol

[@Michael.Outside]

☺️

[@mike1968442]

Hi Michael, I’m over in pitcher rocks area and created a water hole for the local animals. All I’ve ever seen were javelines, coyotes, rabbits, snakes. You must be higher up or more north. Beautiful

[@Michael.Outside]

I’m down South of Tucson.

[@billearnshaw1074]

Little history, growing up we never had javelina in Az. The Game and Fish got the bright idea to import about 50 of them from S America. Those 50 have spread to Ca, Nm, and probably in Utah as well by now. Certainly they are a interesting addition to the "wild life"...

[@Michael.Outside]

Source?

[@golden.lights.twinkle2329]

With those large ears, the deer must be able to pick up even the faintest sound that the camera emits. I live in urban Arizona and the most common birds I get in my garden are doves and pigeons. I don't see any animals except lizards, geckoes and the occasional domestic cat.

[@Michael.Outside]

Yes those ears are like big satellite dishes. They hear quite well.

[@desert-walker]

I barely ever see any Havelina here in Tucson. They’re mostly in the populated areas, not out in the desert.

[@Michael.Outside]

There are plenty in the desert. They just aren’t accustomed to people like the ones in the city are.

[@jrubybowman]

oh love this! so many cams are in the woods - this is one interesting video

[@Michael.Outside]

Thanks Jen 👍