Mark Deichmann wrote:Right Bobby,
Seasonal dietary variations effect how it looks. I have caves where they(porkies) hide from the cold, and there is alot of that stuff.
Also worth noting age and gender can give different looking droppings. The black ones you have seen are likely a younger possibly female individual.
Cheers , and remember the "porc of the pine" is a very good food source if they are plentiful and you are so inclined.
Thanks, everyone! That clears it up!
Porcupine good eating? I had no idea, Mark! I wouldn't have guessed it because they can be rather stinky. You learn something everyday!