The season to cache acorns is upon us, and some might need a review on how to properly bury these orbs of protein. The following is a tutorial for squirrels and curious folks who would like to know how to bury an acorn.
A merlin preened on a branch of a skeletal tree, contorting its body into all sorts of interesting positions as it tidied and fluffed its feathers with its beak and talons. Far away, in the distant overcast sky, the chatter of two crows sounded. Two black spots flew into view. And they saw the merlin.
A large shape was on top of the otherwise thin and angular branch and looked slightly out of place. But it was not out of place at all. It was an owl.
