Solution to the Mystery

If you read my post from earlier today you'll know that I was very perplexed how a rat could possibly end up on the barb of a barbed wire fence.

I had debated with myself about posting the picture because it's kind of a gross picture. Now I'm glad I did because I learned something new today from Leilani Lee over at Ozark Oddments.

She posted the following comment:

"This is typical of what a shrike will do (it's a bird -- Google it) It catches small animals and reptiles and hangs it on barbed wire. Great shot! I am glad you posted this."

As soon as I read her comment I googled to find a picture of a shrike. Then I called AD in, showed him the picture of the bird and Leilani's explanation. We're going to be doing some bird watching and see if we can spot a shrike or two.

I just love learning new stuff! Don't you?

Freaky Friday

After debating the issue with myself I decided to go ahead and post the kinda gross picture I took the other evening.


It's of a dead rat but this rat died in a peculiar manner. I really don't know if the rat was male or female. I didn't get close enough to check its - um - credentials but let's just go with the male gender.


Was the scenario one of a very tired rat being chased through the fields by Mikey and his sidekick, Cosmo, and so he just made the decision to end it all himself?

or

Was Mikey playing with the little guy flinging him through the air like he's done with other rats but this one landed just right - or wrong from the rat's point of view?

or

Did he somehow escape the grip of a passing bird and so landed this way?

It will forever remain a mystery.