Monday Mystery

I saw this on my walk the other day. I have no idea what it is.***

There was this red marker near.

And then there were two dirt patches. 

I cannot imagine what it could be. The whole thing is a mystery to me. 

Anyone??

***Update. 

My cousin, Chrissy contacted me at 5:39 this morning to tell me that it's a mole trap! Makes sense. But more importantly, why is Chrissy up this early! She's, more like an 8 a.m. riser!??? At 5:39 a.m. I was already out on my walk! Yeah, there I go, bragging again!