K-9s and Dirt Piles

[Hale87]

What's the deal with dirt piles?
After looking at Zagger's photo album at the PTA convention last year, it became obvious to me that the man loves to set them.

I had always set a few, but this year I made a concerted effort to set more whenever they were available.

I'm guessing all but one of them hit.
Funny thing about the one that didn't hit for me was the fact that while walking yesterday on the one that didn't connect there was yote tracks on it.



Do you think it's a food thing or a sight advantage thing?

Just wondering........

Here's a small dirt pile from yesterday.



Here's one from earlier in the year.



Thanks for your thoughts.

[mikespring]

Canines like to get an elevated veiw just to survey things which can translate into dinner too...so both.

[trappnman]

I see the same things with gopher mounds- its the quickest and surest indication of what canines are in the area.

My reasons for reds and coyots standing o nmounds is twofold:

1) elevated height- same reason I think they go on bales

2) that soft dirt feels good.

[coyotetrapperjohn]

I have a pile of dirt sitting beside a fresh dug pond from this summer and I have seen coyote tracks there on the pile 3 or 4 times. Dont have a set there yet but will have very soon. Its the biggest set of tracks from a yote ive seen.

[Wright Brothers]

Often notice K9 sign at new construction sites.I think they register dirt piles as spots for misplaced mice, grasshoppers, prey etc. Fresh top soil piles have a distinct odor.

Like hunting fresh manured or cut fields.