Thursday, April 24, 2008

Checklist of Mammals of Prairie Park

These mammals have either been sighted in the park or sign of their presence such as tracks or scat has been documented. All photos have been taken at park by students unless otherwise noted.

Virginia Opossum


Opossum photo taken by teacher near park


Opossum track at OWLS pond



Eastern Mole


mole trail at OWLS


Eastern Cottontail
Near bus barn

Cottontail hiding at OWLS

Cottontail tracks in snow at OWLS

Cottontail scat at OWLS



Common Muskrat

Photo taken by teacher near park





Coyote

Coyote scat with rabbit bones and fur in OWLS


Northern Raccoon

Raccoon tracks near OWLS pond




White-tailed Deer

Deer track in snow in OWLS




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