It is that time of year again - where the moose come down and look for greener pastures - hoping the southern exposures will soon be greening up. Unfortunately they cross the railway tracks and is it because the trains go way too fast? Or what? But the number of moose killed by trains isn’t just because last year had so much snow. In just our small area from the crossing at the bridge to Perow loop - probably 1.5 kilometers - three moose were killed and spread along the tracks. And not only moose but what eats moose is killed too - the eagles, ravens, martens and fishers, fox, coyotes, wolves, lynx, cougar, and yes dogs and cats. It is a lure that calls to wildlife - the smell entices too many for a free feed.  And death.  There was an interesting article in the Houston Today  -  Conservation Groups take CN to task for moose kill

The main concern here is the heavy loss of moose and deer too. But the secondary deaths are just as important. How to prevent the slaughter? Is it the speed of the trains that catches them unawares? I wonder what could be done to prevent so many deaths. It is possible to prevent our pets from leaving the confines of our yards - good fences. But what about the wild ones - coyotes, wolves, lynx and other small predators? How can they be protected from the fast trains that fly down the tracks day and night? It is very sad to see so much unnecessary killing for economy.

It was a glorious warm day today as we worked outside finishing our Fort Knox  - 10 foot high fences to keep our dogs safe. The dogs played and ran and lay in the sun - they were so happy to enjoy the good weather too.

Sabrina, Stanley and Isaac (he is the singleton pup born October 12th)

Sweetpea, Libby and Isaac again!

Beautiful regal Sam

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