A Guide for Trackers on Campus

Deer and squirrels are largely responsible for trails; the latter like to make trails to oak trees (for acorns).

The Columbian Black-Tail, Mule Deer, herd roams our campus.

Dog tracks are rare because they seldom leave paved areas.

Turkey tracks are easy to identify because of their large size.

Some ground squirrels will have neighboring burrows; all with more than one entrance/exit.

Raccoon scat contains the remains of the critter’s last meal.

Antlions are a group of insects whose larvae build traps for ants and other tiny victims. Step on the loose soil and slide into he hole.

Every once in a while a mole will push its tunnel dirt above ground to form a mound. Moles eat groups and other tiny critters.   Moles dig tunnels partly underground for hunting. Deeper tunnels are for safety and the location of  their bedroom.

Most people stay on pavement, seldom leaving tracks.