Raccoon Tracks

Observer: Eloise Bacher

Date: 25 September, 2008

Time: 1520- 1540

Place: Botanical Garden, near the back.

Weather: Sunny, but chilly in the shade.

There are raccoon tracks in the mud near the back of the Botanical Garden. Irregular gait, looks like two fore prints next to each other in the clearest set. The others are more difficult, just a few toes and a hint of a heel pad. They look fairly recent, possibly this morning. The mud has cracked a little bit, but is still quite soft, and the edges of the tracks are slightly worn down, but nothing major. There is also a domestic dog track right next to the main set. Was it here before or after the raccoon?