The balance of nature in my swamp must be pretty good, considering FCD's situation.
I rarely see a rabbit that the horde of feral cats hasn't killed or driven away. Then there are the owls, hawks, foxes, coyotes, bobcats, and what have you. They are pretty good at cutting the cat herd down to size, too. I did see a few rabbits after the last logging was done, and I cleared a proper yard area. Now I'd have to go a 1/4 mile or better to the open areas in the hopes of seeing one. That last logging cut took out most of the white oaks, so no squirrels or chipmunks either, although the cats probably have been after them as well.
I miss seeing the big snakes and turtles, although I guess they are around still. I know there are snapping turtles and the like in the creek and swamp. I'm sure a large blue racer or garter snake can keep a cat at bay.
I rarely see a rabbit that the horde of feral cats hasn't killed or driven away. Then there are the owls, hawks, foxes, coyotes, bobcats, and what have you. They are pretty good at cutting the cat herd down to size, too. I did see a few rabbits after the last logging was done, and I cleared a proper yard area. Now I'd have to go a 1/4 mile or better to the open areas in the hopes of seeing one. That last logging cut took out most of the white oaks, so no squirrels or chipmunks either, although the cats probably have been after them as well.
I miss seeing the big snakes and turtles, although I guess they are around still. I know there are snapping turtles and the like in the creek and swamp. I'm sure a large blue racer or garter snake can keep a cat at bay.
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