The trail eventually dissipated, and Rarity could only find one or two of her nut supply occasionally on the ground. After losing the trail she searched the area for more clues, and noticed how disturbed the ground looked. From her observation she saw a distinct square path of overturned pebbles, flattened grass, and tiny furrows in the dirt. Something heavy was dragged through here recently, and Rarity could guess exactly what that something was. Any doubts she may have had were swiftly assuaged by finding tiny claw prints indented in the wet soil. Reaffirming her belief to being on the right track of the culprits responsible.