Tracking Animals

One of the most fascinating aspects of wildlife behavior is the way animals cover vast distances in search of food. In North America, many species have developed impressive ranges and migration patterns, adapting to shifting seasons and food availability. From predators to herbivores, each animal has a story to tell about survival through movement.

Many animals will use scat to mark their territories, this is more common in predators. They like to poop on top of rocks and in the middle of trails to let everyone know this is their hunting ground.

Nature has always held a sense of wonder and mystery, with its countless marvels and intricate ecosystems. Among the fascinating phenomena that captivate both nature enthusiasts and curious minds alike are owl pellets.

The project would be over if my goal was to find deer, but I'm looking for a Mountain Lion that hunts these same trails.

The kill site was somewhat recent, the blood was still damp and just starting to get sticky.

Mountian lions can maintain a territory of about 100 square miles

As summer came many lizards sunned themselves in the early morning including newly born Horned Lizards

The birds of prey were more active in the mornings and early evenings when the rabbits and squirrels were out and about.

It's been a year since I started this project last September of 2021 which included four seasons.

Out of all the wildlife, insects are my favorite to take pictures of, for a few reasons. 1. you are more likely to come across a bug rather

The best time to explore for animals and signs of animals is after a good rain. The soft soil and mud make for great tracks.

When you think of otters, for most people the cute and cuddly sea otter comes to mind. Sea otters are adapted to living in the ocean