We all love the paths! They take us to places in nature that support us, they will cure us, they make us complete. However, we are not the only ones who think the paths are wonderful. Our friends from wildlife also like to use them. «Oh, look,» Wile E Coyote tells his family: «Those humans have given us a new road!»
It is always interesting to track the different types of SCAT and tracks found on the paths, and then connect them to which habitats are close (they told you that I am a nerd of nature!). For example, my daughter and I had a discussion about the difference between Elk and Moose Scat. Then I saw what I consider Alk SCAT (above) in a meadow where it is known that the elks during the winter. Then this (below) was found near a series of ponds and wetlands. It makes me think it is alces. Do you agree?
Did you know that some creatures like to peaning in addition to their friends’ poop? Foxes are known for this practice!
Ah, yes, I’ve seen a mountain shirt (and maybe I heard them scook one night!) And Bear Scat, but they are not very common. What I have seen a lot is what I have identified as a mountain goat scat. Especially around the short willows in the high elevations!
The next time he goes to the road, think of the other creatures also enjoying them. I could even enter one of our favorite camp songs, The Scat Rap!
Start with a s and end with a t,
And leaves you and leaves me.
Now I know what you are thinking
It could be called that!
But be scientist and call it Scat!
Enjoy the paths!
PS: Thank you, Oboz, for giving me these boots! They provide a great sense of scale for the SCAT!
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