Over the past few days I have seen an inordinate number of dead animals on the side of the highway. (None of which were my fault. My kill count remains at two.)
I've seen:
Hawk (3)
Owl
Skunk (2)
Deer
Raccoon
Porcupine
Fox
Coyote
Squirrel (804*)
Is this because I live in
* An estimate.
I think you have an unnatural ability to spot and identify roadkill.
ReplyDeleteHaha I wouldn't say unnatural. You just don't get much wildlife up there in the big city.
ReplyDeleteTrue. Every once and a while I do see a person lying by the side of the road though.
ReplyDeleteI have noticed many dead woodchucks and beavers around lately, and several rabbits. I think your theory on spring bringing out more road kill is correct. Also, when I used to take the commuter rail, I would spend the hour looking out the window for dead human bodies - seriously. It was a weird hobby, but I can't help but think that in these dense woods there have got to be a few somewhere!
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