As we move into spring, I realize it’s time to catch up on some blog entries… especially this one, since it partially involves snow. After the last snowfall (whenever that was), we had some beautiful sets of animal tracks–many from deer and many that I couldn’t identify. It’s amazing how much “coming and going” there is in the animal world when you’re not looking. Two sets were particularly interesting. The first set of tracks is pictured above. A fine coating of snow had blown in to the screened-in porch at the back of the cabin. Note the Chap Stick included for scale… very scientific! 
I think it was a field mouse or vole… but I just couldn’t see how he could’ve gotten into the porch. They find a way.
The second set of “tracks” did not involve feet and is pictured below. 
It was made by a furry, milk-loving animal, often heard to give a “baby meow,” and goes by–but does not answer to–the name of Samson.
And now, on to spring!
