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06-07-2008, 01:49 PM
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06-07-2008, 02:09 PM
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Badger latrine shots, courtesy of witham from the Gallery...   
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06-07-2008, 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by mh68  To start off, some Fox scat variations....
classic single fox scat with tapered ends and compact form... 
...in multiple form... 
Old scat, beginning to fall apart, could be confused with a Mustelid dropping in this state...(hence the misnamed image) 
Very pale example, possibly due to high bone content in the animals diet.. 
Very fresh example, showing "slimy" appearance - this soon dries out and is an indicator that the dropping is recent. 
Feeding on berries, high seed content... 
Example showing the fur content, most often encountered in Fox scat... 
Mark H | Some of my pics seem to have disappeared 
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06-07-2008, 03:33 PM
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| | | Re: Tracks and signs images needed.
Re-uploaded the pics,so heres post #2 again...
Some Fox scat variations....
classic single fox scat with tapered ends and compact form... 
...in multiple form... 
Old scat, beginning to fall apart, could be confused with a Mustelid dropping in this state... 
Very pale example, possibly due to high bone content in the animals diet.. 
Very fresh example, showing "slimy" appearance - this soon dries out and is an indicator that the dropping is recent. 
Feeding on berries, high seed content... 
Example showing the fur content, most often encountered in Fox scat... 
Mark H |
06-07-2008, 03:44 PM
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| | | Re: Tracks and signs images needed.
Various Badger signs reposted...
Typical sett entrance, usually oval or shaped like a "D" on its flat side.Usual signs of activity include bedding and fresh earth outside the entrance, and sometimes prints and Badger hairs. 
Badger print. 4 forward facing "toes" - resembles a loosely closed fist ("palm" and 4 "knuckles" ). 
Badger feeding area - heavily disturbed ground due to digging, individual snout marks. 
Trapped Badger hairs in barbed wire - to check whether any hairs are from a Badger, roll them between your fingers, Badger hairs do not have the usual round cross section and will feel "flat" when you roll them. 
2 examples of Badger paths. Usually well worn and often have a "greasy" appearance due to the low slung body rubbing against the ground transferring oil from the fur.  
Mark H |
06-07-2008, 06:05 PM
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what a fantastic thread, i'd put up my own pics if they weren't of such poor shaky camera phone quality. I've just been looking through my old pics and they're awful at full size....must try harder! |
06-07-2008, 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by hammock monkey what a fantastic thread, i'd put up my own pics if they weren't of such poor shaky camera phone quality. I've just been looking through my old pics and they're awful at full size....must try harder! | A lot of digital pics look poor at full size HM,but many look fine when reduced down for web viewing.Try resizing them down to something like 800x600 pixels and see what they look like then?
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06-07-2008, 06:32 PM
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unfortunately i dont have anything other than an old version of paint on my laptop, i'll see what i can do... I'm not so great with pc's so any advice gratefully accepted (explain it to me as if i'm 4yrs old please!) |
06-07-2008, 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by hammock monkey unfortunately i dont have anything other than an old version of paint on my laptop, i'll see what i can do... I'm not so great with pc's so any advice gratefully accepted (explain it to me as if i'm 4yrs old please!) | I`ll pm you....
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