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Algonquin Tracking Expedition 2005 |
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Monday (Day 2) |
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On Monday we explored the area
around the wildlife research station where we were staying.
Our first find was a set of tiny tracks made by a shrew. This photo
shows them considerably enlarged. |
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Then we headed into the forest
along an informal trail. The snow was very deep, so
snowshoes were absolutely essential. Along here we
explored grouse, red squirrel, and weasel tracks, among
others. |
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At midday we stopped for
lunch, warming up by a nice fire. |
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We then crossed Bat Lake,
searching for more tracks to follow. |
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There was time for tree and
shrub ID along the way. This is beaked hazelnut. |
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We then came upon what we
thought was a wolf trail, but we weren't sure. There was
considerable debate as to whether the trail was made by a
wolf or a large dog. We split into two groups, each group
following the trail in a different direction (one group
forward along the trail, and the other group backtracking
the trail). Eventually, much later, one group was able to
prove the trail was made by a wolf.
Here's Alexis Burnett, the Assistant Instructor for the
week. |
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We also tracked marten and
fisher today. Here's a trail left by a marten. Note the
1-2-1 track pattern. |
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Judith feeding a grey jay. |
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There were also lots of very
friendly (or hungry?) chickadees. Yes, my hand was very
cold! :) |
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| A great first full day!! |
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