Wildlife Damage Photography:
In my opinion, there is a need for a comprehensive manual for identifying wildlife damage. After all, how can you begin to solve the problem unless you have an idea of what kind of animal is doing the problem? Without knowing that, youcan'tt begin to effectively work to control the damage. For example, if the problem is a raccoon, trapping for a squirrelwon'tt work as the trap sizes are different as well as the potential techniques.
To fill that niche, I have written a book entitled the Wildlife Damage Inspection Handbook rev. edition. You can learn more about it at http://www.wildlifedamagecontrol.com/wdi... Presently I am compiling more information for the next edition and I could use your help. There are so many different species in the U.S. and Canada and around the world, that can't't take all those photos myself. I have created a contest to reward those of you who take the time to take those photos and send them in. Here is what I am looking for:
Here is a list of the kinds of photographs we are interested in.
• dens
• nests
• footprints
• scat, feces, stool
• food remains, (a.k.a. middens)
• gnaw marks, teeth marks
• feathers
• property damage to gardens, buildings, lawns, plants, cars etc.
• snake skins
What species do we want? All of them!!!! But we are especially interested in
• mink
• muskrat
• badger
• alligator
• crocodile
• snakes
• osprey
• crow
• raven
• marten
• otter
• mountain beaver
• coyote
• bears
• deer, antelope, moose, elk,
• porcupine
• rats
• mongoose
• cats of aladmin species
• unsure? ask us admin@wildlifedamagecontrol.com
What makes a good photograph?
Think forensic type photography, like what you see on CSI.
• For small items try to place a ruler, yardstick, coin or other familiar and standard sized item to help give perspective on relative size.
• Close-up: get as close as possible to the subject for clarity and detail.
• Watch your lighting: make sure you have appropriate contrast in the photo. This can be very difficult to do in dark attics, but try various shots, with and without flash.
• Digital photos are most welcome. The higher the pixels the better :)
• We also need to know what animal(s) created the item in the photograph.
If you have any questions, contact me. I would be happy to help. And thanks for helping the movement toward responsible control of wildlife damage.
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