Riverbank
My wild riverbank is filled with turtles, insects, and the occasional bloom of marsh marigolds or water lilies. During the day, it looks peaceful and serene, but once the sun goes down, the predators come out. Ducks, rabbits, and whatever small creature they can find become targets in the darkness. Tim and I are often woken up in the middle of the night by the screeching sounds of an attack. It always sends him jumping out of bed and rushing to the window to check on our chickens and make sure they’re secure. Once he knows the chickens are safe, we usually realize the chaos is coming from the riverbank instead. Some attacks are over quickly, while others go on for what feels like forever, filled with screams and frantic sounds echoing through the night. It’s a tough life out there in the wild. We’ve had coyotes, minks, raccoons, skunks, and all kinds of wildlife running amok in our backyard, which feels especially wild considering we live right smack dab in the middle of town. My ...
