Use a trail camera to spy on wildlife in your yard Ann Cameron Siegal, The Washington Post Dec. 15, 2020 FacebookTwitterEmail 5 1of5This fox was captured early one morning last summer in a yard in Alexandria, Virginia. Foxes are regular visitors in suburban neighborhoods and often appear on trail cameras, which operate by motion sensor.Ann Cameron SiegalShow MoreShow Less 2of5Evan Kosinski, 6, of Alexandria, Virginia, adjusts his trail cam to see what might be living under a neighbor's shed.Ann Cameron SiegalShow MoreShow Less 3of5 4of5Trail cams come in many sizes and price ranges. A good beginner cam can be purchased for less than $80.Ann Cameron SiegalShow MoreShow Less