Recently we have been
hearing whoops and wails coming from the back of our bush so whilst
trimming our trails I took a detour to where I knew we previously had
found a red foxes den. I fear Mr Fox is no more, for a family of
Coyotes has moved in and upgraded the small entrance to a 2 foot
diameter hole. The large mound of sand (numerous wheelbarrows full)
at the entrance speaks to both the size of the den and to what’s
within the side of the drumlin (glacial deposit) where they have
taken up residence.
Nearby an area of 10 to
15 sq ft is worn bare of any vegetation where presumably the Kitts
romp and play. Well defined trail lead away from the den in several
directions.
This would also explain
why our Grouse population seems diminished this year, no doubt the
Wild Turkeys that wander through will take a hit also. I usually
leave Ma Nature to do her own thing in our managed forest,
interceding as little as possible so I do hope that they do not
become aggressive, move up closer to the house or have a face off
with our Australian Cattle Dog and force me to take a more active
role!
Meanwhile it sounds
like police, fire and ambulance have all parked in the bush with
their sirens going. Ma Nature at work!
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