How was the hole made? An animal?
Nope, it was the location of a large pinecone.
The pinecone was eaten by some type of animal.
Pine Pollen
The first time I have seen pine pollen up close. It fell into the garden during a windy evening. The trees are roughly 40′ tall.
In the four days it has been on the dining room table, it has opened up more. Its pollen is clearly visible.
Another Pollen Find While Looking for A Seed
Unfortunately the Seed is From a Previous Season
It is still beautiful.