Tracks and signs images needed.

[mh68]

Stu has added a "tracks" section to the mammal directory in the reference section of the site, which i`ve offered to help with. So to help start it off, we need images of correctly ID`d tracks, feeding signs etc of UK species.
If you have any images already in the galleries which have been successfully ID`d,or suitable shots in your image collections, could you post them on this thread with a description (just upload them to the archives if theyre not already in the galleries). If any of you are in a position to be able to take some shots of various tracks/signs, eg species visiting your garden, or species who`s tracks and signs you come across regularly this would be greatly appreciated too - let us know which species` you have access to.Although this mainly concerns mammals, any tracks or signs of birds etc are welcome too,just add them to this thread.
This could prove a VERY useful resource for the site, as very little info is available online on this subject,and is usually restricted to a single species, not a comprehensive collection of Uk species, which is the aim here. It would also prove an ideal reference point for tracks/signs ID threads which regularly crop up on the forum.
Also, anyone who wants to add their own info to the tracks section can do so, using the "tracks" link in the list at the bottom of the mammal reference page.

cheers

Mark H

[ron1863]

Glad to help Mark but don't know if I could ID any tracks that I come across, but will post shots in the unidentified section, somebody will ID them, I hope. Will I need to upload the grouse dropping shot that you identified.
This thread will probably take of when the snow arrives.

Ron

[mh68]

No probs Ron. Any chance of adding that Grouse dropping shot from the other week?

Mark H

[deer boy]

Great idea i shall keep an eye out when on my travels

When a mammals name pops up in a thread like this for example ( badgers ) will the tracks go with this info as well

[mh68]

Stu told me he`ll eventually be integrating the info we get into the forum/reference section etc, so it should prove a very easy to use resource once its built up

Mark H

[ron1863]

Originally Posted by mh68

No probs Ron. Any chance of adding that Grouse dropping shot from the other week?

Mark H

No problem Mark but where do I add it. I can only see a track thread, is there one for droppings?

[mh68]

Just add the pic to this thread mate

Mark H

[ron1863]

Here you are Mark, Grouse Droppings:

[mh68]

Various Fox tracks...a good rule of thumb is that if you can draw an imaginary "X" through the track without it cutting through any of the pad marks,then its 99.9% Fox and not a dog track...









Mark H

[mh68]

Another Fox scat variation, this time with remains of ground beetles visible.



Mark H