the deep snow. This makes positive identification difficult.
At least for me it does.
They seem bigger than fox and smaller than wolf. It would be a loner, whatever it is. Not deer. I know that.
Right now, for me it's a toss up between a coyote and a fox. Dog? The neighbour's dog passed away a month ago. There are no dogs nearby. These are fresh tracks.
Here's a description of tracks (source)...
Coyote Tracks - The coyote track closely resembles that of a dog or fox although the coyote tends to follow a straight path across open areas where the others will wander or follow aspects of the landscape. The print is a rough oval shape with four toes bearing claw prints. The larger front foot has a much larger pad than the smaller rear foot.
Straddle: 10.5 - 15 cm (4.2 - 6 in)
Red Fox Tracks - The trail of the red fox generally follows fencelines and the edges of forests and fields in a straight line but this line may vary depending on the animals speed and gait. The print is usually smaller, longer and narrower than that of a dogs. The front print is wider and larger than the pointed hind print. The heel pad is an inverted V-shape with a unique calloused ridge across the center of the pad.
Stride: 30 - 40 cm (12 - 16 in)
Track: 6.5 cm (2.6 in) long / 5.5 cm (2.2 in) wideStraddle: 8 - 10.5 cm (3.2 - 4.2 in)
Stride: 30 - 40 cm (12 - 16 in)
Track: 5.5 cm (2.2 in) long / 5 cm (2 in) wide
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