The following pictures were taken on 24 July 2009 in on the Blue Sky Creek Trail in the Whitefish Divide Range of Montana.
No, we're not trying to insult your intelligence by asking you to tell us this is animal scat. This image is for reference only (though you might guess what kind of animal its from). We want to know what things we found in the scat. One we're sure of, the others we're not. 
We picked out three interesting things from this animal poo. #1 & #2 are the same type of thing. They are about 1.5-2 inches long, and firm when poked. #3 is about the same length, also hard to the touch.
Another perspective on the previous three items. The answer will be included in the next What is This post. We encourage you to submit your thoughts using the Comments link below.
Answer to What is This #2 (posted 08-17-2009):
This surprising man-made object on the shore of an otherwise pristine lake in Glacier National Park is a steam injector for the purpose of extracting oil from below the soil surface. It dates back to pre-national park days around 1905. It remains stuck in the mud where small fishes play in its shadows and curious visitors like us gawk at it.
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Well, two look like shells of some sort, and the third some sort of plastic/silocone? Megan
ReplyDeleteWell, I thought the first two looked like shells as well, but Les is guessing scapula. It sounds like you guys are having a great time. I'm enjoying living vicariously thorough you :-) Jill
ReplyDeleteHA! I knew it housed h2o for some purpose!
ReplyDeleteShoot. 3rd comment was about what is this #2.
ReplyDeleteI believe that Les is right on the money. The other 'furry' items, I believe, are fur balls hacked up by the bird (owl?) that ate the poor creature (squirrel?) with the scapula. Is it owls that can't digest the fur from the animals they eat and then they later hack up the fur and bones? Sonya