QUOTE(Sucker @ Aug 2 2007, 12:16 PM)

You should ask a friend if you can borrow a night vision camera one night and put it up on a tree or something, see what it catches.
I posted this on another thread, but it bears repeating here:
Some tips about motion-activated night vision cameras in the woods:
Remember they are activated by "motion." It's difficult to impossible to find a place in a wooded area where trees, leaves, branches, bushes, etc. don't move and sway when the wind blows, activating the camera. Therefore, motion-activated cameras work best in winter months when there is little or no foliage. However, the problem during winter months is, you can expect to get many pictures of birds, squirrels, rabbits, raccoons, opossum, fox, deer... and the list goes on. In other words, anything that moves... Many times you will get a photo of absolutely nothing but the woods... making you wonder what activated the camera. Perhaps a leaf fell, or a bird darted by.
I have found that motion-activated night vision cameras work best if placed at the edge of a clearing, aimed toward the clearing. Also, be aware of nearby tree branches that could sway into the camera's view during strong winds. Still, expect almost all of your pictures to be common animal activity found in any wooded area.
Also, motion-activated cameras give you options, such as how often to activate when there's activity, such as once a minute, once every 5 minutes, etc.
What I am saying is, for the reasons I've mentioned, motion-activated night vision cameras offer slim hopes of capturing a photograph of "bigfoot," (a werewolf) or any other mysterious creature. After countless tries, having the 35mm film developed and realizing you've paid good money for pictures of squirrels and raccoons, most people give up trying.
Voice of experience speaking.