The BIRDS & MAMMALS
of Witmer Woods
Although few in number, rabbits and black birds are among
the wild inhabitants of Witmer Woods.
Dead Bird
This bird was found in a forested area under a shrub. The species was
not identified. The cause of its death and the amount of time it rested
there is unknown. While finding dead birds is uncommon, it is not uncommon,
especially in the spring time to find the broken shells of freshly hatched
eggs.
Although our group heard birds and saw indicators that animals lived
on the non-road side of the plot, it is not surprising that we did not see
many animals because of the proximity of the plot to the road and its narrow
length along the road.
Holes in the Ground
Right alongside a forested area, these three holes were found in the
sandy soil. Their maker(s) is unknown at this time. The soil around the
holes was uneven as if an animal had burrowed just underneath the grassy
surface.
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