We took a drive to San Ignacio and went to a birding location there.
We walked some trails that ultimately led to the edge of the Rio Grande River. There were signs of border patrol in the neighborhood. Makes sense. Then we came across this plowed strip next to the river. It was so soft it didn’t make sense for it to be a walking trail. I speculated that it might be a path for the Border Patrol on their four-wheelers. They often patrol the border that way.
But then we noticed that there weren’t any four-wheeler tracks in it, just tractor tracks and our own footprints.
Oh. Wait a minute. That plowed line isn’t to drive on; it’s an indicator. If they smooth over our footprints this afternoon, the next morning they’ll be able to tell if anyone crossed the river during the night! Now there’s a simple useful tool. They can at least have a count.
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