Last Tuesday I discovered a skunk in my culvert trying to feast on my
recycling. It walked funny and grumbling - no doubt rabies or other
ailment.

I backed away and called Animal Control - who may or may not have shown up.
It was raining quite hard all week.

Well, this AM (Sunday) I had a nice day and time, so I did I quick garden
walk. About 25 feet from the original sighting, there is a very dead
(partially skeletonized) skunk. Due to the oddness of the white stripe
(this one was more white than black, especially on the tail), I'm sure it's
the same animal.


So, do I let nature finish it's work - there are beetles and flies aplenty.
This is a flower garden and an area I can avoid working in for a few weeks.
Or do I grab the shovel and heft it to the woods or compost heap.

Thanks

Cheryl