We (formerly Nashaway Trackers) are a group of loosely connected nature lovers who enjoy sharing our observations and discoveries about the fauna and flora of the northeastern US. Most of us are especially interested in mammal tracks and sign, but we also post about birds, insects, plants, etc.
Yes, the funky blob is a bone, the head of a large leg bone, which I did not even notice until after I had taken the photo. Eventually I noticed several other bones (rib and leg) in the immediate vicinity, presumably from the same body. All were too gnawed to say which species for sure. Probably a deer, but I could not rule out a large dog.
Susan, you get partial credit.
Dan, I am afraid I cannot give you any credit for your answer. The Indian pipe is in its right honest habitat, and transport by animals is a valid strategy for plant dispersal.
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No! Can you give a hint?
ReplyDeleteI'm going to guess that the flower we see poking up shouldn't be growing in this habitat type and was transported or planted by an animal.
ReplyDeleteIs it the funky green blob to the left of the indian pipes?
ReplyDeleteYes, the funky blob is a bone, the head of a large leg bone, which I did not even notice until after I had taken the photo. Eventually I noticed several other bones (rib and leg) in the immediate vicinity, presumably from the same body. All were too gnawed to say which species for sure. Probably a deer, but I could not rule out a large dog.
ReplyDeleteSusan, you get partial credit.
Dan, I am afraid I cannot give you any credit for your answer. The Indian pipe is in its right honest habitat, and transport by animals is a valid strategy for plant dispersal.