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Warning: Sad story ahead.

There's a large bush between my garage and my neighbors garage. Whenever my dog walks past it, he has to investigate, because on occasion a bunny will be hanging out in there, and this is unacceptable to Howie. Last week he was doing his usual inspection when a duck ran out. I was perplexed. Howie was so perplexed he didn't even bark it.

(here's where it gets sad)

Yesterday my neighbor was in our little community garden. I waved to her and she frantically motioned for me to come over. Next to her was a dead duck. And not just a dead duck, but one that had been completely ripped apart. It was graphic and horrible. On occasion someone in the neighborhood will spot a coyote, but this wasn't a coyote killing. This looked like it had been killed for fun.

(here's where it gets sadder)

This morning I was walking by the bunny/duck bush when I noticed something odd in front of it. It was smashed up eggs. Duck eggs. The duck had made a nest inside of the bush. A nest that was now empty. I looked up. Across the driveway was a large snapping turtle. It wandered off into the park.

I'm not an expert on the mating habits of ducks, but this seemed like an odd place for a nest. The nearest pond is across the street and half a block away. I wonder if it knew there was a predator around and had hoped that this would be a safe place to lay her eggs?

Normally right about now the pond would be full of little ducklings. This year it's empty.

Thank you for coming to my Ted Talk.