AMKuska
Garden Master
It seems like we had a pretty average winter and spring, and a somewhat moody summer. I can't say that I've noticed any extra development in my area, or anything that might push animals out of their natural habitat, but the animals in my area have been hungry.
We've had a sharp increase in predators trying to get into the chicken enclosure. I've lost more chickens to wildlife this year than ever before. (That's not including the dog attack.) Hawks, possums, raccoons, and even rats have all taken a go at my chickens.
Deer had a go at my garden again this year, same as last, but my neighbors mentioned they weren't looking good in terms of weight etc.
I've noticed an uptick in foraging birds, including some rather unusual varieties, hitting up my backyard for food, and this morning there was a rabbit grazing in my backyard that was virtually all bones. I've never seen a skinny rabbit before.
Last week, an Eagle and a flock of crows were in an all out battle over a deceased crow chick, all swooping and careening over my backyard.
This is the largest amount of wildlife I've seen or seen signs of ever in the 8 years I've lived here, and the worst condition I've seen them in. There's no lack of water in the area. I can't imagine what's causing so many animals to press in when they never have before.
We've had a sharp increase in predators trying to get into the chicken enclosure. I've lost more chickens to wildlife this year than ever before. (That's not including the dog attack.) Hawks, possums, raccoons, and even rats have all taken a go at my chickens.
Deer had a go at my garden again this year, same as last, but my neighbors mentioned they weren't looking good in terms of weight etc.
I've noticed an uptick in foraging birds, including some rather unusual varieties, hitting up my backyard for food, and this morning there was a rabbit grazing in my backyard that was virtually all bones. I've never seen a skinny rabbit before.
Last week, an Eagle and a flock of crows were in an all out battle over a deceased crow chick, all swooping and careening over my backyard.
This is the largest amount of wildlife I've seen or seen signs of ever in the 8 years I've lived here, and the worst condition I've seen them in. There's no lack of water in the area. I can't imagine what's causing so many animals to press in when they never have before.