Poll of the Day > I have a really sad story to share.

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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.

Aww... a war of nature. I hope the snapping turtle eats the coyote cuz that'd be awesome

I really want scrambled eggs rn

Omg

McSame_as_Bush posted...

Omg

You don't like scrambled duck eggs?

So was the turtle the culprit..?

Yes

And did someone do something about the turtle?

LinkPizza posted...

And did someone do something about the turtle?

I don't think so, but I'm paranoid now when I'm out with the dog and mostly avoiding the park behind my place. The dinosaur would snap at a pup's leg without a second thought (or a first thought because they're stupid animals).

McSame_as_Bush posted...

I don't think so, but I'm paranoid now when I'm out with the dog and mostly avoiding the park behind my place. The dinosaur would snap at a pup's leg without a second thought (or a first thought because they're stupid animals).

Make turtle soup.

you don't typically consider a turtle as being a predator

it's the ultimate assassin