What
Species Identification Confidence:
I'm absolutely certain
Observation Method(s):
Individual(s) Observed (seen)
Observed Individual(s) in Hand or Close Range
Supporting Evidence
Photographed
Count:
1
Count Type:
Absolute
Sex:
Unknown
Life State:
Alive
Life Stage:
Unknown
Species Account:
Observed it walking down a two track road, then dipping off to forage down a small ravine. Immediately identifiable as porcupine. Observed from approx 80 yards, didn’t not seem to notice prescribe or be disturbed.
Where
Location:
Decimal Degrees: 43.6,-114.5
Location Precision:
±250 meters
Location Resource:
Google Maps Click
Location Use:
Unknown
Habitat Description:
Spring nearby, small pocket of water over roadway where I totally observed. Burned timber with good regrowth over the past approx 5 years.
Region:
Game Management Unit:
County:
When
Date Time:
September 26, 2024, 7:43 am to 7:48 am MDT
Date/Time Precision:
Minute
Who
& How
Identification Tools:
Knowledge of the species, although first observation in the wild-was easily identifiable with the quills and colorations
Survey Method:
Incidental Observation
Location Unresolveable:
No
Source Type:
Animal Observation Report (Sightings)
Verification Status:
Unreviewed
Identified By:
Jordan