Scat & Tracks

Beneath your feet are clues to wildlife roaming the park. After a particularly snowy or rainy day, hit the trails to investigate who was active recently. Bobcats, deer, and other smaller mammals have been seen in the park.

This area of the park is highly trafficked by wildlife of all kinds. Raccoons leave traces of their human-like hands on the trail as they approach the shoreline to gather insects and other small animals for dinner. Foxes can be seen in quick glimpses in the tall grass, stalking their prey and preparing to pounce. While rare, signs of porcupines can be found in woody areas, like the cottonwoods near the shoreline. Inspect trees for missing bark or search for scat filled with plant material. Refer to the interpretive sign in this area to learn more about wildlife clues.

As mentioned before, coyote tracks are also frequent. They typically walk with intention leading to their next meal or closest hiding spot. Because of this, their tracks are often in a direct path with little straying. Compare this to dog tracks. Dog tracks are all over the trail tracking scents along the way.