As usual, we start the reveal with a review of the clues. Here was Monday's mystery clue:
And then, Tuesday's teaser:
It's slightly closer, but the main subject of the puzzle is still pretty well camouflaged. He's just slightly above the middle of the frame and a little bit left of center on the trees.
Finally, here's the critter. It's uncommon to see these guys out in the middle of the day.
And here's a closeup.
Porcupines are odd looking creatures, aren't they? It's interesting to watch them climb. They reach up with both their front legs at the same time, followed by both back legs hopping up behind.
I hope you enjoyed the little mystery. :)
8 comments:
Porcupines are so cute. I love their noses. Thanks for the glimpse.
On a hike I found quills on the ground and in a log as evidence that a porky had swung its tail with intent. The quills in the old log were in deep, and there were many quills scattered on the ground next to it. I kept going on my hike, and when I returned to the log on my way back out, the quills on the ground were gone. The quills in the log were still there. What do you think took the quills? There were no other people in the forest besides myself. And that was the second time I witnessed the same scenario: quills there, then two hours later, quills gone.
Mystery in the forest !
Hugs to ya, from BetsyLee
Have you ever seen the pads of a porcupine's feet, BetsyLee? They were so different than I expected the first time I saw them. As for the quills, since there weren't any people around to pick them up, I wouldn't be surprised if a bird made off with them to weave a very durable nest. Hugs right back! :)
I was wondering if maybe little rodents took them to eat. Rodents supposedly nibble the shed antlers of deer to get the benefit of the calcium. Although I'm not sure how that information is known: did someone interview the rodents to ASK why they nibble the antlers? Did the rodents fill out a form ? I'd like to know the method of data collection, but I suppose I suppose I never will.
Some mysteries will never be solved, I guess...
hugs from betsyLee again
That is what I thought I saw on day two. The first day must have been an interesting bundle in the branches.
Once while driving the loop at sleeping bear dunes at the latest time we were allowed wwsaw a porcupine waddling along side the road. So cool.
Thanks for the puzzle and reveal.
Sheila
Good spotting, Sheila. They do waddle, too, don't they? I guess there's no real reason for them to hurry - most predators know better than to try and take them on and the ones who do think better of it pretty quickly. Of course, Baloo didn't have any regrets...
BetsyLee, I was thinking birds, just because if they disappeared so quickly, someone must have carried them off and I didn't think rodents would be quite so thorough. I certainly have no data to back me up, though. No questionnaires or surveys or anything. :)
A mystery it shall be. :^)
hugs from betsyLee
Whoop! I was right👏🤩. You certainly have an Eagle Eye Webfoot -- I could hardly see him in a photograph when I knew there was something to be found. I'm certain I'd have walked right by him in real life, none the wiser. Your wildlife/nature posts are always a treat. Thx for sharing! PixiePam
Thanks, PixiePam! I happened to notice that it was a porcupine den tree and started looking for the resident. I admit I was surprised to see it out and about in broad daylight. :)
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