Photo by Dennis Deck
Photo by Dennis Deck
Who made the various tracks in this photo? [ View Answer ]
A killdeer ran from lower center to upper left of the photo. Each track is about the size of
a quarter. The appearance of the two tracks differs because of the softness of the mud.
An opossum walked along the road left to right, leaving a hind print with its distinctive opposing thumb
(right side of photo).
Another bird track is partially obscured below the opossum track. This was probably a robin.
Answer
A ring-necked pheasant made the large track. It ran along the road, right to left,
making only a single track in the mud puddle due to its long stride.