In the early morning -- very early -- like 1:30 AM -- a great banging noise outside happened twice. It sounded like a garbage bin being tossed around -- or at least what I expect that might sound like <smile>. The second time this occurred, I headed to the front window to see if there was something visible. I expected it to be from the yard next door, but there was no movement outside at all. Later, I thought it could have been my compost bin, so at 2 AM, I put on a parka and boots and went out to check. Indeed, the bin was lying on the ground with the lid open. I put it back in place, which took some effort given the snow piled around that area. The only prints in the snow were from a single deer. The bin sits by the yew tree that these local critters choose to feast on in the winter. Perhaps the bin was blocking access to the choicest of branches. I just hope that this doesn't become a habit.
When examining the footprints in the daylight today, I wasn't clear what had happened. I recalled that on road trips as kids we'd call the signs noting deer in the area 'dancing deer' since they appeared to be standing on their hind legs. This could be what I was seeing on the ground around the incident. In terms of music, it reminded me of a scene from a movie from the '80s. Perhaps the deer was trying to recreate that scene. <grin> Keep safe. Enjoy!
Flashdance -- What a Feeling -- Irene Cara
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