There goes (off) the neighborhood ...
Looking at the tyre marks, someone had taken to the gutter of the road to hit it. A few days later the crows had a go and the carcass was getting ripe. By Thursday its lower jaw was a mere mess of flesh where someone had cut out the pig's tusks. On Sunday, a huge wedgetail eagle feasted on the pig, rising straight up into the air as I drove towards it.
Poor thing. Pretty crazy having these guys roaming around though. They look dangerous.
ReplyDeleteWonder which irresponsible bastard let them go feral in the first place.
I don't know, they were probably domestic pigs originally.
ReplyDeleteWasn't it Cap'n Crook who released the first lot?
ReplyDeleteMuch as with foxes, I had it ingrained in me that they were to be killed on sight. Still can't manage to muster any love for the buggers. Don't think I'd wanna hit one with me car though.
Ah well, at least the birds got a feed.
Hope this doesn't encourage your mates from earlier to come back & start hanging around.
Yes, that was a bit of a 'dang' moment... Not being able to point 30 km down the road. Bloody thing is just about on my driveway!
ReplyDeleteJust drag it into the bushes. More peaceful for the poor thing's soul too maybe.
ReplyDeleteSome has just done that ... saves me the trouble. I did feel a bit sorry for it but I didn't really want to touch it!
DeleteI feel sorry for 'em. Being a member of a "nuisance species" with an open season on your hide must suck. [There but for the grace of god go I...]. I had the same issue with coyotes here in NE U.S. Clowns would come around hunting 'em for sport illegally but under the pretense (perhaps their actual belief) that they were doing us all a favor. I confronted them on several occasions as what they were up to isn't legal here. (My property is surrounded by conservation land which prohibits hunting). One bozo in the passenger seat said: "It's all about having a good time". There you have it. Chasing down inncoent creatures and killing them is fun! What sport to point a gun at a living thing and squeeze the trigger. Pure gutlessness. The fact that one was hit near your driveway must have some meaning. Perhaps you'll become a protector of nature in your neighborhood? I established a good relationship with local environmental cops and haven't seen a poacher in several years since. They'll usually piss off to somewhere else where no one cares (or actually condones) what their up too. Someone has to speak up for nature...This has come to you for a reason. Embrace it! Best Wishes on the issue.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sage. What an interesting perspective from the other side of the world.
DeleteThey're a menace around Walpole area, I heard. Domestic pigs gone feral, being omnivores they eat absolutely everything, including rare and much cherished frog species; apparently.
ReplyDeleteYes, I heard that too Ciaran. there are supposed to be plenty around.
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