Possible, actually, but for more interesting reasons than the obvious: Here
(upstate NY), the DEC finds a much higher rate of infectious diseases among
ducks which congregate in areas where people purposely provide or
incidentally leave food scraps. The reason is simple: More ducks congregate
in tighter groups for longer periods of time as they chase pieces of hot dog
buns & ice cream cones, so there's more opportunity for contagious disease
to spread. The DEC believes it's probably true with other animals which
humans like to feed.


"Starbuck's Words of Wisdom" wrote in message
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Harry,
The problem is you have been leaving scraps outside, hurting the wildlife,
leading to their early death.


"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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Eisboch wrote:
... is getting depressing. Mrs. E's in Florida attending a baby shower.
Sam Adams is at the vet recovering from loosing his manhood.

And I am getting sucked into political discussions again due to boredom.

Think I'll go to the boat for the rest of the day and spend the night.
Always something to do there.

Eisboch





We had a bit of excitement this morning. My wife looked out the front
bedroom window and saw nine wild turkeys on the front lawn, scrounging
for who knows what.

Big birds, too, and very pretty. I've never seen wild turkeys on our
property, not until this morning. In fact, I've not seen them in the
field or in the woods surrounding us.

If you're that bored, you should head on down here. We've got leaves
falling now, and you could rake them up!