The porcupine is still occupying the bear den. Poop is staring
to build at the entrance. I was really hoping it was temporary. A bobcat has
been frequenting the site. Typically the bobcat would pass this area once a
week. Since the porky moved in the bobcat has been a regular visitor. I
researched whether or not a bobcat would prey on a porcupine and learned that
they will. We’ll see how that plays out over the winter.
I located another beaver pond to camera trap. There are two well-built
beaver lodges that aren’t being used. There is evidence of fresh chewed trees
on the shoreline. Earlier scouting of this area showed coyote, bobcat, deer and
porcupine activity. I set out trail cameras today. Hopefully it is an active
winter pond.
Jim
