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Animal presence and footprints

Winter is THE season to try and identify animal footprints in the snow or in the mud. Here below, a few examples.

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    Woodpecker forage
    Woodpeckers drill dead trees to eat insects.
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    Squirrel prints
    Squirrel : the rear paws land in front of the fore paws.
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    Heron prints
    Heron: about 15 cm/ 6 in long.
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    Marten prints
    Marten
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    Fox prints
    Fox: the sharpness of the claws is typical.
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    Hare prints
    Hare: the rear paws land in front of the fore paws and often design a Y.
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    Red deer prints
    Red deer : about 8-9 cm / 3 in long for a male.

Happy new year !

Just a few words to wish you a very happy new year! Take care of yourself and of your environment to help the pace of global warming slow down.

Indeed, usually at this time of the year, I can make photos of snowy landscapes. Not this year. Instead, we have a lot of rain!  I can’t  make pictures and I feel very very frustrated. But beyond  this very selfish complaint, I realize we all lose opportunities to go walking in the woods and breathe some fresh air, relax and forget everyday business.

So, if we all make a small effort, it will be possible to reduce  pollution and appreciate fabulous moments that nature offers us.