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Mystery Holes in Lawn: Birds, Moles, or Armadillos?

Finger-size holes, pulverized dirt, morning. Birds (day foragers), moles (usually raised tunnels), armadillos (nocturnal, plow for insects). Armadillos best fit. Check for tunnels, location (S. US?).

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