Young Skunk Learning the Ropes

Wee guy sniffs the air. Anybody there?

An early morning visitor surprised me yesterday morning while I snapped pictures of my backyard hop vines.

First thot: I didn't know if the striped youngster was up early or staying up late.

I did know that skunks were regularly digging for grubs in my yard during the night. Their little divots have been easy to repair and seem worth the effort if the skunks rid my lawn of grubs.

Combing the grass.

This little guy wasn't digging. It was combing the grass, then searching the 'comb-over-zone' for anything edible.

Good work, I say.

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Photos GH