A Raccoon Pooped in My Birdseed
We have a covered patio at the back of our house. It's great for morning coffee, afternoon wine, bird-watching, and just enjoying the peace and quiet. Our patio has some plants, a small table and chairs, and a supply of birdseed in a large covered plastic container. The patio is adjacent to our bedroom. I'm normally a pretty heavy sleeper, but one night I was awakened by a noise outside our bedroom window. It was coming from the patio. Of course, I woke up my husband, "Bill, there's SOMETHING OUT THERE!!!" I ran to the kitchen to turn on the patio light. By the time I got the light on, the raccoon was retreating. He/she/it got away quickly. When we checked the patio the next day, there was no sign of damage. No problem. The next night, I heard it again; same deal, raccoon got scared and scurried into the night. The following morning, I saw the damage. The raccoon had gotten the lid off the birdseed....