Ground Squirrel

Evidence of an invader in the garden.  A few birds were picking at the leaves and pods, but this one was a critter who preferred to shell the peas leaving the pods behind.  And then further evidence — on some of the almost ripe pumpkins.  And in this case, the evidence show clear marks of rodent teeth.

The culprit was a ground squirrel who was able to get high enough for the larger spacing in the fencing.