tracking merit badge

Saturday, February 13, 2010

























These photos by SC are tracks he followed in and around St. Bernard's cemetery at the end of Oak Street this past week. The first one shows deer tracks (we think) crossing the upper part of the cemetery. They lead to saplings and a small stream. The photo beside it is a close up of one of the tracks. The deer seemed to be travelling at a leisurely pace. We did not actually see the deer.

The third photo shows tracks of what we believe are a squirrel. They led to the base of an oak tree. There was evidence of a small amount of urine near the base of the tree among the tracks. The amount was very small which led us to believe that it was not from a dog or cat. No dog or cat prints were noted nearby.

The last photo is of juncos around a bird feeder outside our kitchen window. The birds hopped around then flew to a nearby holly tree for cover.

Soon to follow are tracks made by our pet cat around our house. She chases the birds!


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