I was criss-crossing southern Delaware county this afternoon doing the things that Realtors® do. There’s still lots of undeveloped land in the midst of the many new housing developments throughout this part of the county.
Often, the native wildlife get pushed out of their former homes, or their feeding grounds get smaller. Deer have an especially tough time … raccoons and skunks, not so much.
Today on many of the roads, I noticed quite a few raccoons and skunks that didn’t safely cross the road. Often there are several flat bodies together … I assume it’s a mama and babies. Too bad.
I’ve come to notice this roadkill phenomenon every year as the animals come out from wherever they spend the winter. It’s my reminder that Spring is on the way.
Of course, we may need to see what the Groundhog says in a couple days.
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4 responses so far ↓
monikamcgillicuddy // January 31, 2008 at 10:56 am
I hope you’re right. I’m pretty sick of winter!
elainereese // January 31, 2008 at 11:00 am
Me too! This has seemed like a lo-o-o-ong winter.
Carole Cohen // February 1, 2008 at 3:53 am
Kind of like the canaries in the mines thingy geeze! I agree though, and it’s almost time for that pesky ground hog!
elainereese // February 1, 2008 at 9:59 am
Yes, the groundhog prediction … I always have trouble remembering whether seeing his shadow is good or bad.