Trail Camera Setup and Pickup: Hidden Mountain Pool (Arizona Wildlife)

This pool was a nice surprise to find while hiking in the middle of our drought here in Arizona. It led to some of my best ever mountain lion trail camera footage and by far the coolest bear video I've gotten so far. This pool is mostly hidden by the grass and steep terrain around it, which is good for trying to get footage of wildlife. Drop a comment below if you enjoyed the video and tell me which Arizona wildlife you'd like to see more of. Thanks for watching.
Fun facts:
Waterholes are classic ambush sites for predators. Look how nervous the deer is at 08:55.
Skunks will stomp to warn other animals they're about to be sprayed if they don't back off. That's what the skunk is doing at 09:40.
Listen closely at 12:54. The younger mountain lion lets out a little purr.
Species shown: Mountain Lion, Turkey Vulture, Black Bear, Coues Deer, Hog-nosed Skunk, Ring-tailed Cat, Mexican Jay, Gray Fox, Blue Grosbeak, and some sort of bat (please tell me if you know the species).
Trail Camera used: Browning Recon Force Advantage

[@Appel070]

It is so peaceful and makes me think about how meaningful life is actually. Just being able to be alive and be conscious about it is such a gift.

[@Michael.Outside]

Now you’re explaining why I always find myself returning to nature.

[@scottwilliams4963]

Remember these times.

[@AlexRoseGames]

@Chet Beej and you aren't?

[@motellion]

Amen brother 👊🏽🙏🏽✌🏽

[@goodtogreat6952]

Faxx John faxx

[@randyblackburn9765]

Deer takes a drink and thinks “ damn this tastes like a bear’s ass “

[@Michael.Outside]

Lol yeah I’ll take my filtered water over that

[@oddballgunman5288]

I was thinking the same thing, that deer was very hesitant from the scent of the bears!

[@dormilon36]

115 degrees?! I’ll drink anything that won’t kill me.

[@BanishedandBroken]

@@RckyMtneer stop promoting yourself, lol

[@recon_M]

How does it know the taste of a bears ass tho 😳

[@itsbright1191]

The bear having a bath decompressing from a hard day is everything lol

[@Michael.Outside]

💯

[@yangpaan453]

and then the deer of culture drinking it's bathwater 🤤

[@sisterteresamaryelephant3354]

It was hot out there. No wonder they wanted to get in.

[@busystuff23yearsago15]

@@sisterteresamaryelephant3354true 191F

[@Uarehere]

Yeah, well at 100°, I'd be getting in the water too!

[@dal_bhat]

Love how the mountain lion just walks up and starts drinking without looking around. It knows it has nothing to be afraid of.

[@Michael.Outside]

Yeah top of the food chain.

[@elopez9869]

Idk maybe that bear lol

[@jarrettpeters6225]

@@elopez9869 yeah but the lions gonna hear big bear boi from a mile away

[@joshking8586]

@@jarrettpeters6225 Bears are super quiet. Big ole boys but quiet

[@sisterteresamaryelephant3354]

That kitty was thirsty.

[@LeBatteur]

The appearance of the second cougar in frame was magical.

[@Michael.Outside]

🙌

[@blabla-rg7ky]

everyone else: *quenches thirst politely by taking in small sips of water* bears: *sigh, my jacuzzi is ready at last!*

[@Michael.Outside]

Lol!

[@MathsOP]

I dont think you know what a sauna is.

[@retiredhippievibe3665]

They're the rich people of wildlife. Everyone dying off thirst while they bath in it 🤔😂

[@blabla-rg7ky]

@@MathsOP I do, but I'm not a native English-speaker so I sometimes mix words in my head before typing them. And in this case I was thinking about jacuzzi, but typed sauna. And yes, I know that these 2 are way off from each other in terms of spelling that there was no way you could mistake one for another, but - again - english is not my native language so I think differently to english speakers. Hence the use of the wrong word

[@anewalsh]

@@blabla-rg7ky he expressed better than many native speakers. I understood the meaning.

[@MyCre8tiveUserName]

It's interesting how some animals are smart enough to recognize something different in their environment while others do not. The bear didn't surprise me...that the skunk sure did! Smart little guy.

[@Michael.Outside]

🦨

[@PlexiumGames]

He might just be able to see the IR light

[@busystuff23yearsago15]

Leemur or wtv it was saw it it seemed as well

[@block4565]

I love when humans judge the level of "smartness" animals have. It shows your lack of intelligence very clearly.

[@itsgoingtobeok-justbreathe4808]

i don't know if it is "smart" so much as who is at eye level with the bright led light, as the shorter critters seemed to take most notice

[@nct948]

to share this intimate moment with a wild bear is such a privilege

[@Michael.Outside]

Indeed 🙏

[@JaceDanielFilms]

I love how mama bear is like "I just need a spa day" but her kid keeps bugging her. He's so curious and intrigued by everything, since he's new to the world everything he sees is something brand new and exciting. I love nature and all of creation. Please keep these magnificent creatures of the wild safe.

[@franciegibbs1404]

i was thinking the same thing, please humans , stop destroying the habitats of these animals. they deserve to live freely and safely, as much as humans do.

[@mjd111]

Agree 💯 seeing our Encroachment is very hard to watch and witness...

[@ihavenoidea5845]

That also accounts to pigs, cickens, sheep, goats, cows... They deserve a happy free life. Also the soutamerican rainforest is mostly destroyed by making space for them. So by going vegan we can safe the aggriculture animal and a lot of wildlife (also ones harmed by climate change) :)

[@Michael.Outside]

Everyone going vegan would actually require more land mass dedicated to agriculture. To grow plants on an industrial scale, they clear massive amounts of ground and kill every living organism (every tree, every mouse, rabbit, etc) that used to be there. Then they make sure to keep away every animal that wants to eat that food being grown. It’s sad to see something die but killing and eating deer, elk, etc and leaving quality habitat ensures wild animal populations still exist more than the whole world going vegan would. Once land is put to the plow it’ll never be inhabited with the biodiversity it once had (that being said, many farmers do provide more habitat to wildlife than a new city in the same location would). Habitat is the key to the future of wildlife. I’ll never tell someone what they should eat. But there are no simple solutions in terms of “everyone should do this or that”.

[@ihavenoidea5845]

Oh Sorry I might have written the same comment twice, I though I deleted it and write it again

[@ninettekelly8315]

I didn't think I'd be seeing a bear having a bath today, that really made my day. :-)

[@Michael.Outside]

😀

[@leroyrussell8766]

And after that, at 8:52, you can see that poor deer having to deal with the smell of that bear. It can smell the bear all over the place, which is terrifying it, but it also needs to drink. It makes you realize just what a golden age humanity lives in. If you think about it, back before the U.S. was a country, if you went out into the wild, and went to a spring, or water hole, you too had to be aware of your surroundings...to make sure wolves, mountain lions, or bears didn't happen upon you. But now, getting water is so casual, we don't even think about it. The greatest golden age mankind has ever experienced, and all we can do is complain about everything. Animals have to constantly worry about being eaten, or killed by a rival. And we cry about them messing up our order at McD's.

[@mikayla7260]

I’m pretty sure it was to cool down the temp since it’s late June, it was so sweet tho

[@facitenonvictimarum174]

I'm gunna have one pretty soon if you're int... wait... nevermind,

[@Ken_from_Mumbai]

@@leroyrussell8766 I love this comment. We do live in the best times possible.

[@hlf_coder6272]

The next time you consider taking a drink from a mountain pool, remember it’s also a bear bathhouse

[@Michael.Outside]

Wise words.

[@cfbswami]

Gotta figure a few smart ass bears use that time to let out a #1 or squeeze out a nasty bear #2 as well.....

[@lindacarruthers3423]

The mountain lion is nothing but muscle . What a beautiful face . A truly magnificently made animal .

[@Michael.Outside]

Indeed!

[@Outdoorcookwarereviews]

Animals: "Ah!..drinking pool!" Bears: Ah!.. swimming pool!"

[@pegkazda4248]

a complete delight. the most natural footage i've seen - i felt like i was invisible, sitting on the rock watching all those wonderful creatures. thank you

[@Michael.Outside]

Thank you for the compliment. That’s what I try to do with my videos.

[@ettaplace6716]

Wow 🤩 amazing footage ! Great work and so enjoyable to watch - this is why we live in the Sonoran desert area 😬👍

[@Michael.Outside]

It’s a wonderful place 👍

[@giovanna722]

Yes, it was excellent.Thank you. I love this format, catching wildlife unawares in their habitat.

[@FSEVENMAN]

I agree excellent comment

[@jennjennsuu]

That first bear was like “ugghh what a grueling day” 😂🐻. It’s so amazing how this small little pond can provide hydration & relaxation to a diverse range of animals!

[@lizaronni]

12:40 The surprise kiss from a second mountain lion, and the those ginormous paws as the walk by the camera.🤩

[@Michael.Outside]

🥰

[@nancyoffenhiser4916]

The skunk was my favorite. I love how he charged the camera like he was going to spray. I'm surprised he didn't spray it! What a great camera location. I love all the animals!

[@Michael.Outside]

👍👍🦨

[@lynnlauner46]

Me too! So funny! He/she knew something was different.... very smart.

[@jool7793]

Makes me wonder if they can see the night vision light?

[@janetleigh4208]

Looks like a badger to me.

[@Michael.Outside]

It’s a Hog nosed skunk.

[@uberdriver8743]

That's quite a diversity of wildlife and shows how valuable water is to all the different species when it's scarce and how they're forced to share it

[@mnm25479]

Omg, that bear cub was so cute. These temperature readings😳. It's amazing to see how a tiny pond can sustain such biodiversity in a harsh climate and landscape. Thank you!

[@Michael.Outside]

🙏🐻

[@princequestly2218]

The mountain lion thinking “ this water tastes funny, i think that damn bear peed in the pool again”. 😂

[@Michael.Outside]

“Wait till I see that bear again”

[@agiles6483]

I had to laugh at the little bear with it’s mama, she just needed a spa day and little bear wanted an adventure. The mountain lions were amazing, though, that kind of footage is priceless.

[@Michael.Outside]

Thanks for watching. These places are a gift.

[@fourcornersflora]

The absolute confidence with which the mountain lion approaches the pool is just awesome.

[@Michael.Outside]

Absolutely 💪

[@pleaseNthanx]

Indeed 👍👍👍👍

[@honeycrispTV]

Typical cat 🐈 "this is mine now"

[@janetfraser7869]

I lived with the mountain lions, and don't know how anyone could want to shoot them, or bear.

[@stephenpebody5453]

A great combination, and also displaying how stressful it must be to be alert 24/ 7 all your life

[@Michael.Outside]

Yep. Most people don’t realize what a nervous existence most animals live.

[@lafunk1978]

The bears and the pumas seemed pretty relaxed.... But the poor deer😭

[@yotu9670]

Ah these are pumas.

[@orbboom6119]

​@@lafunk1978 prey nature innit

[@Suedepants100]

@@yotu9670 puma, cougar, mountain lion - they are all the same animal, different names but the exact same animal

[@pennyplyman5022]

Love how the skunk charged the camera! Thank you, this is pure joy seeing this.

[@Michael.Outside]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@pixieplayz5039]

​@@Michael.Outside was the first bear a brown black bear???

[@Michael.Outside]

@pixieplayz5039 yes ^

[@ellieperry1407]

The way the one bear kept pawing the camera suspiciously like “this…is not a rock.” 😂😂😂

[@surfviewgardens2396]

Great video. Who knew so many species (and big animals) frequent a watering hole? Note to self - don't camp next to a watering hole.

[@Michael.Outside]

Especially if it’s the only water in the area.

[@laurashields1703]

Lol!!

[@lostbooks2918]

All animals need water

[@leadwithgreeneconomy]

Exactly what I was thinking. I didnt even think about bears in Az.

[@lamest2023]

😂😂😂

[@paddlingpuppies]

What I particularly like is the audio quality; being able to hear how different animals sound when they drink is quite enlightening.

[@Michael.Outside]

👍🔊

[@elcee7800]

I get a kick out of how much bears love pools. So cute, no wonder they’re teddy bears!!!

[@Michael.Outside]

🧸

[@robertthompsonii6657]

Everyone seemed to love that bear bath tea. 😂 great footage!

[@Michael.Outside]

Thank you

[@MsVan13]

This is the best trail camera I have ever seen. Such a diverse group of predators and prey. All taking their turn. Very cool indeed!

[@Michael.Outside]

Thank you 👍

[@garryashcroft7041]

Good stuff.👍

[@DMTEntity88]

Hey wyd you up?

[@lisacollins2368]

I like the mamma bear and her baby taking a bath!

[@BruceHeffner]

Great work Michael, your work is like a National Geographic movie without all the unwanted extras! Keep them coming. I love the bears cooling off and especially the magnificent lions.

[@Michael.Outside]

Thank you for the kind words Bruce.

[@reset6391]

thanks for not adding any music! love your work :-)

[@Michael.Outside]

Thank you!

[@comealongcomealong4480]

@reset So right! The lapping water and drinking noises of each animal was a distinct sound. And that bear 😀 with wheezing sighs and groans, as it relished cooling off in the heat. We're not so different.

[@dchance0]

I was pleasantly surprised at the number of animals who visited here! you picked the perfect spot and the mama bear taking a spa day was so cute! and the surprise of seeing the baby bear was memorable! great editing!

[@Michael.Outside]

Thank you!

[@vice012]

Imagine what baby cow and its mother feels when it's taken away to be killed because people inseminated this cow just for us to have some milk to the coffee

[@tukek88]

@@Michael.Outside I loved the baby bear. That lil guy was cool af

[@manuelizcaraymusic]

Momma Bear taking a water nap on a 115°F day... You go girl!

[@Michael.Outside]

🐻

[@cidburton5183]

Thanks so much! I really appreciate listening to the sounds of the animals & the elements instead of a "soundtrack"💫 wasn't expecting the bears in that heat!

[@Michael.Outside]

😊

[@Rhapbus1]

damn as a phoenix native i FEEL that bear just finding the water and immediately laying down in it

[@Michael.Outside]

Yeah Phoenix is brutally hot.

[@dreamofmermaids]

Watching mama and her cub bathe just melts my heart...and what a spectacular treat to watch the cougars drink.

[@Michael.Outside]

Thank you for watching. That bear clip is my favorite.

[@anamariaprado2718]

What a delightful experience to watch these precious animals living their lives like they should.....free and happy !

[@lvmcbryde6160]

Wow! I didn’t begin to expect this spectacular diversity, especially the bear & cougar. What a treat!

[@Michael.Outside]

👍👍👍

[@tashey1203]

Now when I pass a puddle like this on hikes I’ll think, “maybe a bear washed his ass in here?”

[@usa_kenyan]

What really surprised me is that this spot may as well be called the community watering hole. The place plays an important role in sustaining the local wildlife. I wonder whether such spots can be man-made as a way to help wildlife, especially in very hot areas. Or would this be interfering with nature? Anyway, very interesting footage.

[@Michael.Outside]

Yes in the Southwestern United States waterholes are created by different organizations to help wildlife.

[@jddonmoyer2489]

We interfere with nature so much in a negative way I think it’s our duty to interfere in a positive way to have at least a balance

[@jadibdraws]

@@jddonmoyer2489 agreed

[@el34glo59]

There's man-made ones out there

[@mariakatagiri3736]

Yes good idea 💡 to make water holes like that one for thirsty wildlife !!

[@SarahsWildlifeEncounters]

Wow, that's some stunning footage! I'd never heard of a ring-tailed cat before, but they're beautiful! Great to see such variety of wildlife.

[@Michael.Outside]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@Michael.Outside]

Time for me to check out your channel.

[@SarahsWildlifeEncounters]

@@Michael.Outside In the region in Belgium where I live, we don't have any big cats or bears, but I do love my pine martens.

[@Michael.Outside]

Pine martins are awesome.

[@zachsmith8664]

Didnt know that we still have wild bears in Arizona! So cool!

[@Michael.Outside]

Lots of them in some areas 👍

[@skitteh2021]

That's what I thought

[@huntercool2232]

I wish I could always be as relaxed as that first bear was when he just sat in that watering hole enjoying life lmao *”Look for the Bare Necessities!”*

[@gregoriovelez1431]

Water does not go to waste, with all the funkiness it never stopped being indispensable. And like a quirky mama natura move, the pool gets replenished, not with rain but hail. Go figure.....priceless$

[@anneblanchard2469]

Yes this showed the beauty and value of accessible clean water to all life

[@CptCupcake5]

I love bears man. They’re so fucking cute. I know they could end me with one swipe but I just wanna give em a big ol hug.

[@Michael.Outside]

I feel the same way. Extreme respect/admiration but knowing they could rip me apart.

[@eghty8fox780]

They don't call it a bear hug for nothing

[@noelvalenzarro]

Are you leaving this comment on every bear video?

[@CptCupcake5]

@@noelvalenzarro this is the only bear video I’ve watched lol it was a random recommendation. Why do you ask?

[@noelvalenzarro]

@@CptCupcake5 I swear I’ve see your exact comment like 3 other times. I guess a lot of people feel the same way about bears.

[@bullanguero82]

Dude... the amount of cool animals you get to see there is incredible. And the image quality is just great. Loved it!!

[@Michael.Outside]

Thanks! I’m lucky to live here.

[@Robert-xi5xn]

I’m 99.9% positive those bears are relieving themselves in that pool.

[@shadowforest33]

Gooood, you caught a Cougar! Nice, man!

[@ninayasmijn]

I love how the bears noticed and were curious about the camera! absolutely loved this video! thanks for sharing

[@Michael.Outside]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@aeroripper]

They could probably smell the human on it

[@lenledwidge5367]

Did you notice that the skunk went directly to the camera , HE KNOWS WHATS GOING ON

[@atlantic_love]

@@aeroripper Or the whole thing was staged?

[@aeroripper]

@@atlantic_love Perhaps he was there for the picnic basket he left behind the camera

[@catezaida8081]

Well THAT was just a perfect Bear bathtub, wasn't it?!? And the Cougars? OMGosh! But my favorite was the tough little skunk who challenged the camera! Great placement of that camera and thanks so much for sharing this!

[@Michael.Outside]

Thank you 😊

[@claudiaconarton1268]

I loved the skunk stomping at the camera!

[@Michael.Outside]

@@claudiaconarton1268 tough little guy

[@justinwehrman2823]

Best part!

[@rebeccacampbell8020]

I bet you were watching your back when you picked up your camera.

[@virginia6158]

Like the time/temp stamp. Way cool to see such a variety of wildlife! Ring tail cat even!

[@Michael.Outside]

👍👍

[@haven_lady675]

Oof the temperature...so hot 🥵 No wonder the bear took a soak.

[@briedah7278]

Luv the sound of the big cat lapping up the water! These animals look so healthy! That’s a magical oasis you’ve found! Thanks!

[@Michael.Outside]

Thanks for watching.

[@Aud2336]

It’s amazing how these sense the inorganic presence of the camera the skunk literally attacked it! 🥰

[@yaahlabanyamyan144]

Animals aren't stupid. They all had an idea they were being watched. Even the Bear cub

[@AlexZander688]

The animals can smell the leftover human scent that is still on it. Fingerprints will leave a residue also.

[@CleverGirlAAH]

Seeing the rainfall at the end was poetic. And also relieving "Oh thank God the babies can drink more" hahaha

[@Michael.Outside]

That rain was much needed. Thank you for watching.

[@Quickened1]

That rain was actually hail...

[@jwalker7821]

Thanks for letting us see some wildlife from the comfort of our high rise

[@Michael.Outside]

You are welcome. That’s my goal.

[@user-cd3nb6yg8z]

That deer drinking “bear bath water”. 😂 Look at the temp-101° - that bear was glad to have a dunk. Great video!

[@scotty1004]

As someone living in England it's great to be able to watch different types of animals in nature at it's best in a completely different environment, very cool and relaxing

[@Michael.Outside]

Howdy from Arizona 👋

[@scotty1004]

@@Michael.Outside 🖐

[@TechSlice]

The sound of those animals drinking water and quenching their thrust is so satisfying. It makes me happy

[@Michael.Outside]

☺️

[@Leopard_Lover]

The little cub!! This is nature at its finest. Bravo great share 🙌

[@Michael.Outside]

Cheers 🙌

[@AGDinCA]

The ring-tail cat was an excellent surprise!

[@kixigvak]

This is excellent! Everybody has to drink the bears' bath water!

[@Thomas-ng5rf]

gamer bear bath water

[@isabellind1292]

Hahaha!😄😄😄😄💓🐻💓

[@bobmateljan6986]

Well done, we need to protect the environment for all of our remaining wildlife, you can see what one tiny watering hole provides to so many.

[@Michael.Outside]

Amen 👍

[@cometastral]

You wanna help? Stop having kids.

[@Michael.Outside]

That’s one way but I think rethinking our consumption habits is better. “Just go away humans” isn’t very marketable.

[@bobmateljan6986]

@@Michael.Outside OK, but let's do both.

[@XxforevercandygirlXx]

@@cometastral no

[@alphashewolf7946]

Loved the bears cooling off in the water.

[@Michael.Outside]

🐻

[@oregonpatriot1570]

So cool seeing all those animals come to the pool. With those temperatures I'm not surprised the bears enjoy a swim. Wearing a 'bear skin rug' must really suck. I thought for sure that first bear was going to knock the camera over. Good job securing it!

[@sandraprice3426]

This video made me think about the drought we are in and it’s impact on wildlife, something I haven’t heard much about. This is incredible footage with so many cool animals. Thank you for sharing this!

[@Michael.Outside]

You’re welcome.

[@tablescissors67]

It rained last night. Some of the mosquitoes still haven't given up!

[@vice012]

We're ruining their homes and killing tens of billions of animals each year, in 2050 there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish

[@dadylfitzys8880]

Droughts are purposely created. There is plenty of water underground that is not tapped into because it’s a control mechanism, for the scumbags who control the populations.

[@TheGreatestGoon]

What drought? Lmao cali and the west coast have seen record rainfall

[@Hopealliswell6054]

I soooo wanted that bear to put his head under the water!

[@toddtaylor6506]

Bad thing about having an instinctive fear of doing that ....

[@tijan8948]

Who didn’t 😂

[@thetruthdatedr.4766]

That was so cute! Reminded of myself when I get in the jacuzzi lol

[@chammyy456]

Notice how he didn’t drink it

[@thetruthdatedr.4766]

@@chammyy456 How did you know when you set up the camera there wasn’t going to be a bear taking a bath?

[@dizzymindy6024]

The camera shy skunk at 9:38 has my heart.

[@Michael.Outside]

❤️

[@MoosefromCanada]

The Bear bathtub 🤣👍💕

[@trubrit5036]

I have watched allot of trail cams on KZbin, but this one takes the prize. You really did find the perfect place. Incredible footage!

[@Michael.Outside]

Thank you very much for the kind words.

[@markthompson3449]

"a lot"

[@Erin-uz2gf]

Beautiful footage! You really chose a perfect spot. It was so cool to see the variety of animals, most of them we just don't see when we're out hiking during the day, for obvious reasons, so it's good to see that they are in fact there. I loved the mama bear laying in there, she looked like she needed it real bad! lol. That spot is a literal life-saver for all of those gorgeous animals. I appreciate you sharing this so much!

[@Michael.Outside]

It’s my pleasure 👍

[@barbarameyer3503]

Stunning captures of wildlife that made me smile, laugh and say, awwww. Thanks for this slice of wild-life .

[@Michael.Outside]

You are welcome.

[@julieprior3126]

I'm watching in England. It's breathtaking footage of animals and birds we don't have here. I was amazed by how the little bear carefully avoided being out of his depth by clinging to the side or to his Mum. It looked quite deep when she got right into the pool. Thank you for a wonderful experience.

[@Michael.Outside]

Thanks for watching! I love when people from around the world stop by the channel.

[@protectanimals9792]

You used to have those animals there. Unfortunately hunted / killed to extinction in so many places around the world.

[@julieprior3126]

@@protectanimals9792 Yes indeed. Thankfully there are some efforts to reintroduce 'lost' animals like the wolf and the beaver. Other efforts are being made to protect endangered species like the water vole.

[@protectanimals9792]

@@julieprior3126 That’s great. I would love to see reforestation around the world. I like to see different parts of the world on google maps. When you google map most countries it’s amazing how much deforestation we’ve done. In most places if it wasn’t for mountains the entire country would be deforested. You see millions of little squares on the google map of farms

[@lolawants2008]

@@julieprior3126 wow are there really no wolves in UK? Guess not really something I’ve thought of, but kind of hard to fathom. US is just so expansive in what’s still here & the space for different climates..

[@Travis_22]

Great footage. Always amazes me to see how tough these wild creatures are...a human drinking that water straight out the pool would undoubtedly get so sick.

[@Michael.Outside]

Thank you. They are incredibly tough.

[@1994Trill]

We were once this tough as well.

[@stevenf5902]

I thought this too!!

[@duckrivermama66]

That's what I was thinking. How is it they can do it but we can't?

[@Michael.Outside]

Some humans still can. Human ancestors probably had to drink out of stuff like that at certain times.

[@nyneeveanya8861]

Perfect size,big enough for big bear to cool of in but shallow enough for others to get a good drink.

[@patricia2645]

Every single animal noticed or checked out the camera. No wonder you don't see Bigfoot on trail cams they know they are there. Love the bears bathing, they love it.

[@AFMR0420]

It was actually Bigfoot holding the cam at the end recording the mountain lion, you can here him moving his hand over the mic.

[@desertnaturealliance]

The whole time I’m yelling at the other animals lol don’t drink the bears bath water !!! Awesome videos I’m jealous ☀️🌵💚👍

[@Michael.Outside]

Yeah I wonder what it tasted like

[@Michael.Outside]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@BigfootForestVanIsle]

lmao I wondered how it tasted too! 😝😂

[@Michael.Outside]

@@BigfootForestVanIsle Like sweaty bear soup!

[@thetigerstripes]

Bears are nasty....got a lot of bad things stuck to their fur.

[@PSA3377]

Just beautiful and tranquil. You certainly picked thr spot for diverse species. Can't wait to show the grandkids ❤

[@Michael.Outside]

I hope they enjoy it 😃

[@gillianbc]

This was so exciting. I have a camera up in my humble back garden (UK) and see several animals, but this was amazing. Better than any visit to a zoo. That simple little pool is sustaining so many creatures.

[@Michael.Outside]

Thank you for watching. Best of luck with your camera setup 🙂

[@talisikid1618]

A video is better than real life?

[@raulisrael7342]

​@@talisikid1618 well in his case I think because the British isles lost all of their mega fauna like wolves and bison and other animals that are barely being reintroduced and here he sees them like nothing

[@ericschweitzer8643]

Thank you for this fantastic 15 minutes at an Arizona water hole! Loved the diversity of fauna. Loved how a skunk tried to jump the camera! It makes me so happy to know that this is going on all over the world to one degree or another. Water is precious, especially in 115 degree AZ heat!

[@Michael.Outside]

Thank you for watching 👍

[@seanm676]

The skunks seem really smart

[@kevinerose]

Is that a skunk at 9:38. That is the skinniest skunk I've ever seen. Must not be a lot of garbage cans for him in that area.

[@Marinaaduran]

The bear taking a bath was the cutest thing I've ever seen

[@Michael.Outside]

🐻

[@cmwork8870]

8:13 mama bear releasing a sigh 😍

[@zippitydoodah5693]

Excellent catch of a blue grosbeak! This was a well done video.

[@LKemp-lr1ky]

To see that huge, beautiful cat--and then the other face appearing! Wonderful. Thankyou

[@Michael.Outside]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@terfalicious]

Ya that was the highpoint for me too! That and the grosbeak, wow!

[@victoriagordon3865]

Hi from New Zealand. Thank you for showing us a taste of what it’s like on the other side of the world. Such an interesting and calming video. I appreciate a glimpse of your natural world.

[@Michael.Outside]

Thank you for watching 👋

[@juliemelnychuk8162]

Thank you. I laughed when the skunk wanted to challenge the camera.,lol.. Very nice.👍😊

[@Michael.Outside]

😀

[@blahblahblahxdxdxdxd]

bears being curious about the camera is awesome!

[@Michael.Outside]

🐻

[@expressivepets1]

Wow! I had no idea bears loved water so much. The mountain lion w/ her cub, was by far my fav footage. Spectacular. The skunk was hilarious. Ha.

[@Michael.Outside]

😁

[@Marinaaduran]

Hot in Arizona

[@susannaaskins8187]

The skunk was so funny. Loved when it charged the camera. All the animals were great!

[@Michael.Outside]

Thank you for watching 👍

[@Fishin480]

90 degrees in July and getting hail is a wild one

[@silentlatif]

Beautiful.

[@francevenezia]

I thought it was interesting how so many different animals never seemed to cross paths with other animals. Also, the temperature during the day at one point was 117°. Can you imagine being a bear in that heavy fur coat?

[@Michael.Outside]

It would be awful. The temperature reads high on this camera but it was definitely near 100.

[@carlosdelascuevas6140]

Yeah, the camera heats up a lot being exposed to direct sun. And that temperature is what ultimately the sensor reflects

[@Dwightstjohn-fo8ki]

@@Michael.Outside the plastic housing bakes the cam; consider a shady crevice for accurate temps. (those cams are very accurate) and remember that most animals can HEAR the cam motor running. That's why bears sometimes EAT the cam. Or deer or others spook when the photo clicks.

[@Dwightstjohn-fo8ki]

@@Michael.Outside the plastic housing bakes the cam; consider a shady crevice for accurate temps. (those cams are very accurate) and remember that most animals can HEAR the cam motor running. That's why bears sometimes EAT the cam. Or deer or others spook when the photo clicks.

[@Michael.Outside]

@@Dwightstjohn-fo8ki Thanks so much for the tip!

[@foonfus9421]

i love doing my homework with this in the background. I can just look up and maybe a dear is drinking water or a family of bears are sniffing the camera and chilling. very peaceful!

[@Michael.Outside]

I might do some longer videos if I can for just this type of thing.

[@nadiaell.3231]

@@Michael.Outside Yes please!

[@crystalb.5723]

I second that!

[@Codeman785]

Nice bat in the final clip

[@joecollie4314]

Very interesting seeing all the wildlife depending on this creek.

[@adrienreality597]

This is such an amazing example of biodiversity. Water is so important to life. Great footage. Makes me want to do better for all life. We have the message. Salute.

[@Michael.Outside]

Salute!

[@davidmoore2231]

Great footage of nature at work. Badgers,fox,ring tailed cat. Mountain lion,doe and bears. Those birds were beautiful also.

[@Michael.Outside]

Thanks for watching. The one everyone thinks is a badger is actually a hog nosed skunk. 👍

[@fancynancymacy]

Fascinating