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strange triangular divets in backyard

Posted by kelley4180 30033 (My Page) on
Fri, Dec 11, 09 at 17:17

I keep finding in my yard circular/cylindrical - actually conical to be completely accurate. It looks like something is digging them. It's got to be at night, becaue I never see the culprit. Today's discovery was the worst yet. There are probably 20-25 inch deep conical divets in my backyard grass.

I live in that Atlanta area. Anybody know what animal would do that?


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RE: strange triangular divets in backyard

Possibly squirrels.....looking for buried goodies or burying what they have found for future use??


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RE: strange triangular divets in backyard

  • Posted by jean001 z8aPortland, OR (My Page) on
    Sat, Dec 12, 09 at 19:18

Ant lions?


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RE: strange triangular divets in backyard

  • Posted by luke_oh zone 5 NE Ohio (My Page) on
    Sun, Dec 13, 09 at 13:16

Skunks?


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RE: strange triangular divets in backyard

LOL...I first read kelley's description as divots that were about 20 to 25 inches deep! Whew, my advice was to pack your suitcases and run!

Inch deep, conically shaped pits certainly fit the description of ant lions at work. Any chance of a picture of these divots?


 
 

 

 


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