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The Daily Bucket is a nature refuge.
We amicably discuss animals, weather, climate, soil, plants, waters and note life’s patterns.
We invite you to note what you are seeing around you in your own part of the world, and to share your observations in the comments below.
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The air was a bit ripe due to the hides, offal and carcasses of deer thrown off the bridge into Potlockney (pronounced Pot-lock-knee, by the locals) creek. Poachers know when to toss “the evidence” and trust no remains of their crime will survive. The two scavengers shown below (along with others not photographed) were tasked with cleaning up the scene before authorities arrive. In addition, a murder of crows (unrelated to this report) had been seen in the area. It was a conspiratorial situation and flawlessly efficient. I was there to document the aftermath.
Black Vulture (aka Buzzard)— Coragyps atratus
Turkey Vulture — Carthartes aura
This is another view of the main tree where the scavengers were amassed.
Some fly in, some fly off, some just wait there turn.
This macabre, but common, moment is not the only thing happening down by the bridge. The surrounding cotton fields were getting picked. Here are some photos of law-abiding activity.
Ready for the harvester Modules ready to be collected
There were some local birds along the edge of the fields that were not interested in getting involved with the carrion. There knowledge of the events, which was outside of their purview, proved to be sketchy.
Cedar Waxwing Female Cardinal
None of the local insects were asked to testify to crimes associated with the Potlockney creek scene. I photographed these potential witnesses, just for the record. They were released from custody.
Two-Spotted ladybug — Adaila bipuctata Spotted Cucumber beetle — Diabrotica undecimpunctata
I am just a journalist for this event and leave the rest of the data collection to the detectives (if it is even reported to the authorities). I suspect it will remain a twisted tale of injustice and apathy.
Muscadine vines growing into an interesting shape.
I expect time will sweep this moment away as it has in previous years. I am glad to share this time with you. Do what you will with the information provided.
Until next time we visit, I’ll keep investigating.
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What’s up in nature in your area today?
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